Maintenance Technician (Gatorade)

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: The Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of all parts and equipment on the packaging line and blending areas to maximize run time monitors packaging operations and suggests any mechanical/electrical changes or upgrades that would increase efficiency.

MINIMUN SKILLS, REQUIREMENTS:
Mechanical skills and experience: basic and general maintenance, burning and welding operations, predictive maintenance skills, plumbing, rigging, shop equipment and machining operations
Electrical skills, experience and ability to understand relay logic, electrical schematics, perform electrical troubleshooting on AC and DC circuits, VFDs, PLCs, operate computers and man-machine interface equipment. Test circuits, fuses, motor starters and motors.
Proficient in operating Shop equipment such as Lathe, End Mill, Welder... rebuilds packaging equipment as needed advises Supervisor on any parts needed for the packaging line.
Responsible for preventative maintenance (PM) throughout the Plant including, Fillers, Cappers, Depalletizers, Labelers, Conveyors, etc.. Replace, repair, and/or adjust mechanical parts to include, but not limited to valves, bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, gaskets, seals, regulators, couplings, etc. as needed.
Calibrate level and conductivity probes through Wonderware computer software enter minor program changes as needed based on equipment adjustments.
Operating and working on facility and equipment using the mechanical, electrical and control skills.
Write and Complete work orders satisfactorily and in a timely manner adheres to standard operating procedures (SOP) and follows lockout / tag out procedures. Be responsible for modeling safe and effective practice
All other duties assigned as assigned or as business needs change.
Demonstrated initiative and ownership/pride in their previous roles
High level of organization, time management and attention to detail
Ability to take on multiple roles and tasks
Must be self-directed, and prepared to take on additional responsibilities when asked
Strong communication skills
Demonstrate initiative and possess leadership capabilities
Must be able to lift 50lbs
Must be a team player who works well with others at all levels of an organization
Must be self-directed, and prepared to take on additional responsibilities when asked
Willingness to work over time, weekends and off-shift.
Works with Safety, Continuous Improvement and Quality Leaders to address those defects
Ensure compliance to all Food Safety, GMP Procedures, HSE and 5S requirements.

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.