Incumbents are cross-trained and may perform any combination of the following duties/responsibilities. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive

Responds immediately to equipment-related problems and installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs all equipment in the business area to ensure minimal downtime.

Makes repairs on operating equipment in the processing and/or packaging operations, whenever possible, and remains cognisant of quality standards as product quality can be easily compromised

Observes and tests operation of sophisticated hydraulic, pneumatic and/or mechanical as well as basic electrical devices to evaluate, identify and resolve operating problems

Dismantles equipment and machinery to identify, remove, repair and/or replace damaged or deteriorated components and reassembles appropriately

Monitors equipment meters and adjusts temperatures as needed

Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery to include repair/replacement of bearings, valves, actuators, sensors, gearboxes, conveyors, lubrication of parts, cleaning of filters, recalibration of controls, changing line gaskets, adjusting components and/or cleaning of equipment

Maintains maintenance logs and work order documentation on equipment repairs using SAP and paper forms

Troubleshoots PLC controlled equipment with a computer and sensors, cameras and calls an electrical specialist when needed

Recommends continuous improvement ideas to the Team Leader or the Shift Coordinator and provides information related to technical issues and equipment problems

Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area

Observes all safety guidelines, company rules and regulations, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs) in the performance of duties