Maintenance Technician II - 3rd Shift

Keystone Potato Products LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food production sector is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure machinery operates efficiently. Responsibilities include performing repairs, conducting preventive maintenance, and maintaining communication with management. Ideal candidates should possess strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, alongside good problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Ability to estimate repair costs.
• Ability to work independently and respond to off-hours issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on machinery.
• Support production line and perform emergency repairs.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.

Skills

General mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Computer literacy

Job description

Schedule: Sundays to Thursdays from 10:00 PM-6:00 AM. Training on 1st shift for several weeks.

Position Overview:

Responsible for ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all employees and visitors. Responsible for ensuring the production of an excellent grade of food product. Performs tasks in repairs and preventive maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, operating manuals and manufacturers specifications. Maintains inventory of parts and supplies and manages accordingly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Knowledge of mechanical equipment, machinery, and mechanical drawings.
2. Skills necessary in estimating repair costs as well as estimating quantities of materials
3. and supplies needed.
4. Reads all chemical product labels prior to use and understands how to use MSDS sheets
5. for information as needed.
6. Support production line to keep equipment in good working order.
7. Perform emergency repairs.
8. Perform preventive maintenance.
9. Provide maintenance support for overall facility.
10. Must be able and willing to responds to problems during off shift hours and weekends
11. Ability to learn and work independently
12. Flexibility - Must be able and willing to perform tasks at all levels (from sweeping floors to control of PLC systems and operation of production equipment.)
13. Maintains communication with management, staff and other production personnel.

Required Skills:

1. General mechanical and electrical knowledge.
2. Computer literate.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

This description is intended to include the general content and requirements for the performance of the job. It is not intended to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

1. Please indicate the percentage of time that is spent while fulfilling this position's duties in a typical year.

Out of 100%: 20% Sitting 50% Walking 30% Standing

1. In an 8 hour workday, the incumbent would:

Activity	Never	Minimal 1-24%	Occasional 25-49%	Frequent 50-74%	Continuous 75-100%
Move/Lift 1-10#	X
Move/Lift 11-50#	X
Move/Lift 50+#	X
Bend	X
Stoop	X
Squat	X
Kneel	X
Climb Stairs	X
Crawl	X
Reach Above Shoulder	X
Walk on Uneven Surfaces	X

1. Are there any working conditions - such as noise, temperature extremes, odors, etc. - involved in the job which might be described as uncomfortable or disagreeable?

CONDITION	HOW OFTEN ENCOUNTERED? (Daily, Weekly, Monthly)
Exposure to steam	Daily
Exposure to heat	Daily
Exposure to noise	Daily
Chemicals	Daily

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

1. Gloves
2. Eye Protection
3. Hearing Protection
4. Proper Footwear