Maintenance Technician II - 2Nd Shift

Job Description Maintenance Technician II Draft 07.01.24 Summary: In addition to the duties of a Maintenance Technician I, the Maintenance Technician II is responsible for performing preventive maintenance and skilled repairs on complex electrical and mechanical production equipment and systems.

This role does not have direct reports. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures). Comprehensive knowledge with troubleshooting, assembling, installing, testing, maintaining, and making improvements to mechanical systems.

Follows standard procedures to monitor equipment for performance, safety, and effectiveness. Weld and Fabricate parts as needed. Sanitary welding of piping and tankage.

Thoroughly understands the protocols of working safely with electricity and other energy sources with industrial equipment. Manage changeovers and repairs of the production lines. Maintain all equipment, tools, supplies in stock, inventory, and logs.

Work closely with production personnel or service technicians on equipment repairs. Read and interpret schematics, charts, service manuals, and parts diagram. Assist outside contractors on on-site project(s) as required.

Responsible for food product quality and safety. Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required Trade school certification in a related field such as Industrial Electronics/Electricians Certification preferred Related courses through technical or trade schools, including in-house training preferred Experience and Qualifications: 3 years of related experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packing environment 1-3 years' experience troubleshooting and repairing complex industrial mechanical equipment. Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems, read schematics, establish priorities, and work under deadline pressures.

Ability to program and troubleshoot PLCs a plus Experience with using drill press, grinders, hand power tools, micrometers, calipers, forklift, welding equipment, measuring tools and a variety of hand tools. Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure accuracy and timely completion. Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software.

Must be able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes. Ability to work in a continuously hot environment.

Duties are performed with some exposure to noise, lubricants, and chemicals. May also work in areas that are confined, dusty and dirty or require personal protective equipment.