Job Description:
Location: Palatka, FL
Salary: Depends on Experience
Description: Job Description: Maintenance Technician - Food Manufacturing
Job Duties:
- Ensure food safety and legality.
- Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot machinery.
- Identify and fix electrical issues using DMM.
- Follow and write lockout/tagout procedures.
- Inform production of maintenance schedules and perform necessary repairs.
- Check inventory and report needed parts.
- Lubricate and maintain equipment with correct lubricants.
- Program VFDs on conveyor systems.
- Troubleshoot relays, switches, and motors.
- Handle maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment and processes.
- Work independently on advanced projects.
- Prioritize production calls.
- Promote teamwork and maintain a positive work environment.
- Ensure GMP and OSHA standards are met.
- Work various shifts, including holidays and weekends.
- Provide training and support daily operations.
- Follow safety and GMP procedures.
- Minimize production downtime by quickly repairing equipment.
- Communicate repair needs to maintenance leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 3-5 years of maintenance technician experience.
- Strong mechanical and maintenance background.
- Familiarity with shop equipment (lathes, mills, welders) is a plus.
- Proficiency with electrical systems preferred.
- Ability to operate forklifts, scissor, and aerial lifts safely.
- Advanced mathematical skills.
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills and ability to read blueprints/schematics.
- Exceptional attendance record.
- Ability to stand for 8-12 hours and lift 35-50 pounds.
- Willingness to work in varying temperatures (45-95°F)
Contact: jniness@judge.com
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