Maintenance Technician

Description

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs facility-related duties, maintains facility-related equipment, maintains production-related equipment, and maintains company vehicles.

Essential Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

Operations

Performs facility-related duties and recordkeeping as required.
Installs and repairs of leaking pipes, clogged pipes and air lines, etc., as well as electrical and lighting fixtures.
Performs light welding and carpentry duties.
Performs seasonal duties regarding grounds keeping, including snow removal.
Maintains and installs facility-related equipment, such as compressors, tower water systems, heating and A/C system, elevators, lifts, exhaust fan units.
Maintains and installs production-related equipment, such as tow motors, grinders, dust collectors, stretch wrap machines, gantries, trolleys, and hoists.
Maintains company vehicles.
Carries beeper for 24-hour access in case of emergency maintenance of air compressors, boiler, and furnace; on-call for seven-day period on a six-week rotating basis; may have to work a holiday if down time provided; must be able to work occasional overtime.
Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Additional duties as assigned.

Safety

Comply with the EHS Policy and applicable regulatory and company EHS rules and requirements.
Prompt reporting of any unsafe conditions, practices, or environmental concerns to supervision. Resolving potential hazards swiftly, thereby ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
Attend scheduled EHS trainings.
Actively assist the organization in achieving or surpassing EHS goals. Identify areas for improvement in EHS practices and recommend enhancements to contribute to our commitment to a safe work environment.
Demonstrates safe work habits by adhering to general safety procedures, including correct techniques for lifting and bending, maintaining proper ergonomics, using equipment correctly, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Ensures strict adherence to all safety procedures, including the enforcement of Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) procedures.

Product Safety and Quality

Follows FDA GMP’s regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
Practices good housekeeping including clutter-free work area and general cleaning.

Follows product safety standards, follows IPC product defense standards, and complies with all SQF requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements (include education, experience, special skills, licenses and/or certifications required.)

The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED). Technical school and/or degree a plus.
Minimum of eight years of related experience and/or training.
Certificates in welding, boiler repair, electronics, auto repair, and related fields a plus.
Must possess and maintain a CT driver’s license.
Ability to communicate one-on-one and in groups, complete task sheets, and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Ability to understand instructions and troubleshoot problems.
Ability to work independently from blueprints, work orders, and schematics.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide in all units of measure. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Knowledge of auto mechanics. Ability to operate a plow truck. Ability to perform occasional work from ladders at heights above 10'.
Ability to use electronic testing equipment and meters.
Computer experience is a plus.

Essential Physical Demands and Frequency

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing

Yes

Driving

N/A

Sitting

Yes

Bending

Yes

Lifting

Yes

Other

Weather conditions

Twisting

Yes

Other

N/A

Communication

Yes

Other