Maintenance Technician Summary Title:Maintenance Technician ID:1052 Location:Austin, MN Department:Operations More about this job > Description Overview The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability by repairing and maintaining a wide range of processing equipment across the plant. Job Responsibilities + Ensure safety and food-safety by following all company, OSHA, and government rules and procedures including; Lock-out / Tag-out procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), personal safety, and food safety/SQF Program standards; + Effectively support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime; + Troubleshoot, diagnose, and develop sustainable solutions for issues with equipment to include; PLC controlled equipment, plant electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and mechanical systems including motors, instrumentation, distribution, and feed control systems; + Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted; + Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders and detailed logs; + Assist with equipment change overs and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed; + Identify required parts and maintain current inventories, and parts reorder lists; + Act with a Continuous Improvement mindset seeking areas of opportunity for improvement and participating in cross-functional CI focused projects; + Repair sinks, hoses, water lines, toilets, and plumbing equipment; + Maintain wheels on racks, tubs, transits and ensure they are greased and in good working order; + Complete all building repairs; maintain walls, ceilings, and floors in good repair; + Contact refrigeration contractor when needed for maintenance or repair of refrigeration and/or HVAC system is needed; + Assist with installation of new equipment; + Performs other required tasks as assigned. Job Requirements + Associates or Bachelor’ degree in related field (technical or vocational education) highly preferred but not required; + Minimum of two (2) years maintenance experience or 5 years related trade experience required; + Working knowledge of electrical, motor controls, main distribution, process control, wiring and components. + Maintenance Technician certification highly desired; + Six months or more of experience in the food processing/manufacturing preferred; + Proficient in use of basic machine tools and hand tools; + Proficient in use of basic electrical trouble-shooting equipment; + Ability to read specifications and pay attention to detail; + Ability to communicate effectively; + Detail oriented and self-motivated.