Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance and handling equipment break/fix issues. This is a hands-on role that supports production by troubleshooting and resolving a wide breath of manufacturing equipment while ensuring maximum uptime and minimal downtime.

Job Responsibilities:

• Installing and maintaining industrial electrical circuitry 110V, 240V 3P, 480V 3P, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and service a variety of industrial process controls, laboratory equipment and industrial automation including routine calibration and preventive maintenance activities
• Repairs, maintains, and installs electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems and related process controls
• Assists in developing, executing, and expanding a Preventative Maintenance program and working towards a tracking system with predictive maintenance practices, while being flexible to cover emergency maintenance
• Work on electrical panels while hot if necessary
• Ability to mount and install different forms of conduit to NEC standards
• Install new wiring that is up to NEC standards
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verify receipt
• Uphold technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Processes, Food Safety Standards and related operational procedures
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Production Maintenance/Electrical Technician
• Excellent communication skills and solid interpersonal skills
• Must have solid understanding of interpreting manuals and schematics and strong knowledge in mechanical alignment and troubleshooting automated mechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment
• Must have experience working with pneumatics actuators and cylinders
• Ability to troubleshoot/install 480V 3P Equipment
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic components, Automation, Robotics, Sensors, Fiber Optics and motors
• Experience on programming PLC's, lenze drives
• Basic usage of hand tools and the ability to use multimeters to troubleshoot equipment problems
• Able to repair equipment in a timely manner and work effectively in high pressure situations
• Experience writing maintenance procedures and reports
• Basic MS Office and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or 2yr Associates degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• L&I 07 License
• PLC knowledge and experience
• GMP experience

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking
• Lifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 80 pounds
• Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
• Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces

Pay and Benefits:

$32-$42 per hour, non-exempt

SaltWorks values our employees and what they bring to the company in pursuit of a common goal, offering competitive wages and a Comprehensive Benefits Plan which covers Health/Vision/Dental/Life/Wellness and matching 401k. We also offer a package PTO (Paid Time Off) in addition to 8 days of holiday pay.

Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

All SaltWorks Employees are held accountable to food safety and quality standards that are communicated in job descriptions, during onboarding training, annual refresher trainings, posted policy statements and posted GMP and HACCP reminders. All Employees are responsible for reporting food safety and food quality problems to a Manager for immediate correction.

SaltWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, and genetic information.

SaltWorks has adopted a zero-tolerance and drug-free workplace policy. Pre-employment drug examinations are required for all employees.

Any employment offer from SaltWorks is contingent upon the candidate maintaining valid immigration status and work authorization throughout employment, without any need for immigration sponsorship by the company.