Manufacturing Maintenance Technician 2nd shift Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12am

Ashers Chocolate Co; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashers Chocolate Co. is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 3:30pm–12am) to support production equipment and plant systems. The role involves troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues and performing preventative maintenance with CMMS where applicable.

You will dismantle devices, set up tooling, order parts, and recommend modifications to improve uptime. Strong safety practices and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and communicate in English.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years related maintenance experience or training; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance and CMMS.
• Experience performing mechanical repairs (replaced motors, pulleys, gearboxes, pumps and valves).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment and support equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on equipment.
• Set up and operate basic tools to make/repair parts (lathe, drill press, grinder).
• Order parts and materials as needed.
• Recommend equipment or process modifications.
• Ensure safety and maintain a positive attitude with team and customers.

Skills

Three phase electrical systems

Welding

Machine shop practices

HVAC systems

Plumbing and pneumatics

Conveyors and conveying systems

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Reading and writing in English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

All Jobs > Manufacturing Maintenance Technician 2nd shift Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12am

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician 2nd shift Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12am
PA

The Manufacturing Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance and project operation of production equipment and support equipment. The ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues with production equipment as well as plant support equipment. This position will work 3:30p-12am Monday-Friday.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Incorporates LOTO procedures as required by policy.
• 2. Dismantles devices to gain access to impacted areas and repair/remove defective parts.
• 3. Determines, by use of regular inspections, the repair and maintenance work necessary to prevent breakdowns.
• 4. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements if the parts are reusable, and what parts, if any need to be ordered.
• 5. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments no performed by machine operators to ensure proper operation.
• 6. Repairs electrical equipment within the limitations of expertise and training.
• 7. Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other tools to make and repair parts.
• 8. Removes tools and cleans impacted work areas upon completion of work.
• 9. Initiates purchase orders for parts and machines.
• 10. Makes recommendations concerning equipment and/or procedure modifications.
• 11. Locates and sets production machinery as required by production schedule.
• 12. Performs and assures all duties are carried out in a safe and conscientious manner.
• 13. Maintains a positive attitude when interacting with Asher's team members and customers.
• 14. Performs other job-related duties in area of responsibility as assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Employee must be willing to be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid weather conditions, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particulates, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, high frequency vibrations, and noise levels requiring hearing conservation protection.

• 1. Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms for an 8-hour shift.
• 2. Employees must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without the aid of material handling equipment.

Accountabilities

• 1. Responsible Maintenance Manager
  • A. Report problems that cannot be resolved immediately.

Requirements

Requirements/Qualifications

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education

Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience

Needs to have acquired 1-3 years related experience and/or training. Equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Has performed preventive and corrective maintenance as well as utilize CMMS. Has performed mecahnical repairs (replaced motors, pulleys, gearboxes, pumps and valves)

Knowledge and Skills

• 1. Basic knowledge of the following: three phase electrical systems, welding and machine shop practices, HVAC systems, plumbing and pneumatics, conveyors and conveying systems, and ability to read and complete preventative maintenance as assigned.
• 2. Mechanical and standard electrical skills.

Travel Requirements

None

This job description is intended to convey essential information to understand the scope of the job, the general nature, and level of work performed by job holders. This job description isn't an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions, which may be changed from time to time based upon business needs.