Maintenance Technician

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and multi-craft experience

• Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators in order to diagnose equipment problems.

• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.

• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.

• Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear.

• Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices.

• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.

• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.

• Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment, to include: hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, gearboxes, VFD's, conveying systems, industrial printers, valves, photo eyes, heat exchangers, level controls.

• Working knowledge of HMI's, robotic automation and control systems a plus.

• Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.

• As applicable refer to blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.

• Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.

• Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.

• Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.

• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment.

• Respond to production needs as they occur on the production floor.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation of maintenance records, work orders and task records.

• Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

• Comply with federal, state and local safety regulations.

• Work together with co-workers and other department personnel.

• Follow SQF and Company GMP and 5S guidelines to produce a safe and quality product

• Willing to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as necessary.

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way. And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise. To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http://saputo.com/en/our-products/usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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