Senior Maintenance Technican

Solina; North Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Solina USA in North Las Vegas is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to repair and troubleshoot a wide range of food processing and facility equipment, including Winpak VFFS packaging machines, chillers, kettles, steam systems, and related systems in a sauce manufacturing setting.

You will diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic issues, install and repair components, maintain PLCs and printers, perform preventive maintenance, weld when needed, and document work orders

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED with 1+ years in industrial mechanical maintenance or 4 years in food manufacturing maintenance.
• Vocational diploma, technical diploma, or associate degree is a plus.
• Strong ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues across mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic domains.

Aufgaben

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic issues on complex food processing equipment, focusing on Winpak VFFS systems.
• Install, maintain, and repair components across chillers, kettles, steam systems, and waste water treatment.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems, printers, valves, actuators, and various pumps.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document repairs clearly.
• Weld and fabricate components as needed to support repairs and modifications.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Team collaboration

Documentation

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Assoc/Technical Diploma

Tools

Winpak VFFS

PLC systems

Zebra printers

Markem printers

Hitachi printers

Jobbeschreibung

## Senior Maintenance TechnicanApply: North Las Vegas: Posted Yesterday: R - 909Primary Location :NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nevada, United States of AmericaAt Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a **passion for food** and live our entrepreneurial culture.We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With **sustainability at the heart** of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, **we make food matter for people and the planet**. If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, **join us** !Solina USA, is a proud Solina Group company, specializing in the creation of customized seasonings and sauces. We take pride in our four strategically located production facilities across the United States which empower us to deliver high-quality, innovative flavor solutions efficiently to our customers. Our focus is on catering to Quick Service Restaurants, Fast casual, Casual dining, and food manufacturers, where our commitment lies in providing exceptional flavor solutions tailored to their unique needs. Solina USA has a proven national reputation of providing an exceptional customer experience by providing a high-quality product at a cost-competitive price point. We create dynamic relationships where our creativity can be visible through our customers culinary vision making “Food Matter.”SUMMARY OF POSITIONPerforms repairs and troubleshooting on a diverse range of food processing and facility equipment in a sauce manufacturing environment, including but not limited to Winpak VFFS packaging machines, chillers, kettles, steam systems, waste water treatment systems, case erectors, case sealers, air compressors, water softening systems, coolers, freezers, pallet racks, lighting, PLC systems, Zebra label printers, Markem ribbon printers, Hitachi inkjet printers, pneumatic valves and actuators, double diaphragm pumps, drum pumps, PD pumps, and chemical dispensing systems. Requires strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and adaptability to handle complex machine timing and simultaneous operations, particularly on VFFS systems.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThis document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.1. Diagnoses and resolves mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic issues on complex food processing equipment, with a focus on Winpak VFFS packaging machines, ensuring proper machine timing and multi-action coordination.2. Installs, maintains, and repairs components such as belts, filters, gears, chains, valves, pumps, and gearboxes across a wide range of systems, including chillers, kettles, steam systems, and waste water treatment.3. Troubleshoots and maintains PLC systems, Zebra label printers, Markem ribbon printers, Hitachi inkjet printers, pneumatic valves, actuators, and various pumps (double diaphragm, drum, PD).4. Performs preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication, alignment, and calibration of equipment such as case erectors, case sealers, air compressors, and water softening systems.5. Welds and fabricates machine components as needed to support repairs and modifications.6. Documents completed work orders clearly and accurately, articulating repairs and maintenance performed in a professional manner.7. Works independently to troubleshoot and resolve issues while collaborating effectively with the maintenance team and other departments.8. Maintains a professional demeanor consistent with the role’s responsibility level, comparable to supervisory roles in other departments.9. Handles installations, including connecting air, water, gas, and chemical systems, and ensures proper alignment and leveling of equipment.10. Acts as a mentor by training and guiding less experienced maintenance staff when needed.REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.· Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical manuals, work orders, and instructions for a diverse range of equipment, including chillers, kettles, steam systems, and waste water treatment systems.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS· Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma, or Associate's Degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus.· 2+ years of experience in mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance of complex food processing equipment, such as Winpak VFFS packaging machines, PLC systems, Zebra label printers, Markem ribbon printers, or Hitachi inkjet printers, in a food manufacturing environment.· Strong ability to independently diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic issues while also contributing effectively as a team member in a fast-paced production setting.· Demonstrated adaptability and eagerness to learn new systems and technologies, particularly for handling complex machine timing and multi-action coordination in equipment like VFFS machines.· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate and document completed repairs and maintenance tasks in work orders.· Professional demeanor and attitude reflecting the responsibility level of the role, comparable to supervisory positions in other departments.· Familiarity with safety standards and certifications, such as OSHA or food safety compliance (e.g., HACCP), is highly desirable.· Experience operating forklifts, genie lifts, or scissor lifts, with relevant certifications preferred.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYThis position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may act as a lead by providing training and guidance to others in the Maintenance department.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS0-10%WORKING CONDITIONSWorking conditions described here are representative of those experienced by an employee daily while performing this job's functions.· The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.· Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.· Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds· Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.· Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.***We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment***