Sr. Maintenance Technician

Crown Bakeries; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Bakeries in Norcross, GA is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician who reports to maintenance supervision and works closely with the maintenance team to ensure the reliability of the plant's equipment.

The role involves performing routine inspections and preventive maintenance, troubleshooting issues, repairing equipment, and logging maintenance activities to minimize downtime while adhering to safety and environmental policies.

Qualifications

• Five to Eight years of maintenance experience.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions.
• Basic computer skills for reporting and logging tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facilities.
• Follow maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and ensure timely completion.
• Identify and report potential maintenance issues before they become problems.
• Diagnose and repair faulty equipment, machinery, or systems.
• Disassemble and reassemble machinery to identify issues or required repairs.
• Install and test newly installed equipment as part of projects.
• Coordinate testing of new equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain maintenance tools and ensure they are in good condition.
• Ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Basic computer skills

Troubleshooting

Tools

CMMS

Multimeter

PLC

VFD

Job description

Job Summary

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Job Summary

The Sr. Maintenance Technician reports directly to maintenance supervision and works closely with other maintenance team members to ensure the reliability of the plant's equipment. A Sr. Maintenance Technician possesses the necessary skills to repair and maintaining equipment, machinery, and facilities. They perform routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting issues, and complete repairs to ensure the smooth operation of various systems. The Sr. Maintenance technician will also perform rout cause analysis of equipment failure and implement permanent solutions to ensure optimal performance of equipment.

Responsibilities

Overview

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment, machinery, and facilities.
• Follow maintenance schedules and ensure that tasks are completed on time to minimize equipment downtime.
• Identify and report potential maintenance issues before they become problems.
• Diagnosis and repair of faulty equipment, machinery, or systems.
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble machinery and systems to identify issues or required repairs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Install and setup of new equipment or machinery as part of company projects.
• Coordinating and testing of newly installed equipment to ensure it operates correctly.
• Maintain and ensure that maintenance tools and equipment are kept in good working condition.
• Safely use and care for a variety of tools and machinery.
• Ensure the maintenance work area is organized and complies with safety standards.
• Log and record maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and parts used.
• Report maintenance issues and completed tasks to the supervision.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records for equipment and facilities.
• Follow company safety protocols and industry regulations to ensure safe working conditions.
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards, environmental policies, and health regulations.
• Participate in training programs and workshops to develop technical knowledge and skills in various maintenance areas.
• Stay up to date with best practices and new technologies in the maintenance field.
• Willing to learn new techniques and troubleshooting methods

Daily Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled, on time, and in the proper uniform.
• Reviews shift reports and meets with out-bound team to understand the current state of operations and mechanical issues.
• Receives work tasks via CMMS or verbale and written instruction from supervision.
• Conducts daily facility checks with proficiency i.e. compressor check, boiler checks, Ammonia checks, sifter screen checks, air drier checks….
• Reports issues as they arise to supervision in a timely manner.
• Checks parts out of the inventory system correctly and accurately.
• Uploads work orders into CMMS.
• Meets with in bound team at the end shift to communicate the current state of operations and mechanical issues.
• Sends report via email at the end of the shift outlining the days performance and issues.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Five to Eight years of experience required
• Full understanding of tools, equipment, and safety practices is desirable.
• Strong interest in learning and developing practical technical skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving ability and a keen attention to detail.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and follow instructions.
• Basic computer skills to assist with reporting and logging tasks.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Strong work ethic and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Physical stamina and ability to perform manual tasks and lift heavy items when needed.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and adhere to safety guidelines.

Technical Skills

Bearings

• Inspect and identify bearings for failure
• Lubricate bearings
• Identify bearings' part numbers
• Identify bearing specifications without part number available
• Replace bearings
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements

Conveyance

• Inspect and identify wear on conveyor belting
• Inspect and identify wear on bed plates and wear stripping
• Replace conveyor belting
• Replace wear stripping
• Identify belt specification
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements

Filter

• Inspect and identify filters for buildup and tares
• Change filters
• Identify the specifications of a filter and determine if it the correct filter for the application
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements

Sprockets

• Inspect and identify wear on sprockets.
• Identify part numbers
• Identify sprocket specifications without part number available
• Replace Sprockets
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements
• Broach a keyway and add set screw

Gears

• Inspect and identify wear on gears.
• Identify part numbers
• Identify gear specifications without part number available
• Replace gears and set proper lashing
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements
• Broach a keyway and add set screw

Shafts

• Inspect and identify wear on shafts
• Identify shaft specifications
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements

Chains

• Inspect and identify chain stretch and wear
• Identify chain specifications
• Remove links from a chain
• Properly install, tension, and align chains
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements

Drive Belts

• Inspect and identify belt stretch and wear
• Identify belt specifications
• Properly install, tension, and align belts
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements

Electrical Controls

• Interface with equipment HMI’s
• Visually identify if signaling components such as photo eyes, prox’s, limit switches, and read switchers are operating properly
• Visually Identify tripped breakers and overloads
• Document and reset faults on a VFD
• Use a multimeter to determine if a fuse is bad both while energize and deenergize
• Use a multimeter to read resistance of electrical components and wires to troubleshoot shorts in a circuit and failed electrical components
• Use a multimeter to troubleshoot faulty contacts
• Use a multimeter to understand the state of a relay
• Replace faulty push buttons, switches, relays, contactors, overloads, and fuses.
• Visually identify faults on a PLC
• Use PLC input and out visual indicators for troubleshooting
• Replace signaling components
• Use a multimeter to determine if a signaling component is operating properly
• Read electrical schematics
• Replace and program a VFD
• Replace a PLC output or input card

Motors

• Identify the power source of a motor
• Look, listen and smell to determine possible issues with and electric motor
• Identify a motor by reading and deciphering a nameplate
• Remove, install and wire and electric motor
• Reverse the polarity of an electric motor
• Use a multimeter to determine if a motor has failed
• Operate a meager to determine if a motor has failed
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements

Gearboxes

• Inspect for oil leaks
• Identify proper oil level on a gearbox and add or replace oil as needed
• Remove, install and align a gearbox
• Identify a gearbox by reading and deciphering the nameplate
• Replace seals on a gearbox
• Identify the ratio, shaft size or boar of a gearbox without reading a nameplate
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements

Cylinders

• Inspect and identify wear on cylinders, clevises, fittings, and mounting components
• Replace cylinders
• Troubleshoot a cylinder for blowby
• Identify a cylinder by reading and deciphering information found on an the cylinder
• Determine the stroke of a cylinder
• Take apart and replace failed components
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements

Valves

• Inspect valves for wear and leaks
• Replace valves
• Troubleshoot a valve for proper operation
• Confirm proper operation of a valve
• Identify a valve by reading and deciphering information found on a valve
• Take apart and replace failed components
• Identify root cause failure and implement improvements

Welding

• MIG welding
• Stick welding
• TIG welding
• Sanitary Welding

Shop Tools

• Able to safely and effectively use cutting tool such and grinder, saws, and shirs
• Able to safely and effectively use a press
• Able to safely and effectively use a drill
• Able to safely and effectively use welders
• Able to safely and effectively use electric sanders and grinders
• Able to safely and effectively use parts washer
• Able to safely and effectively use mill
• Able to safely and effectively use lathe

Work Environment

This job operates in a production environment. The employee is frequently exposed to facility elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and filing cabinets.

EEO Statement

Crown Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment in our workplace and strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workforce. This EEO policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.