(Electrical / Automation) Maintenance Technician
REN Group Inc
- Mobile, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Disassemble and assemble production equipment for replacement of worn or broken parts.
- Perform preventative maintenance on equipment by cleaning, lubricating and/or replacing broken or worn parts.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Replace and/or repair electrical devices and equipment up to 480 volts, to include motors, proximity switches, conveyors etc.
- Perform equipment setups and changeovers for packaging equipment.
- Respond to requests by the production department when mechanical issues with equipment have been identified.
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely, accurate and efficient manner while adhering to safety, food safety, quality, and legal regulations.
- Perform all work in accordance with environmental, health and safety standards, rules, regulations, and practices of the facility.
- Good mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Ability to read, write and do basic arithmetic functions.
- Basic understanding of equipment manuals and electrical schematics.
- Demonstrated success in troubleshooting and problem solving.
- Familiarity with and ability to diagnose problems associated with hydraulic/pneumatic, computers & information technology, switches, PLC’s, and building electric.
- Must be willing and able to work varying hours.
- Ulma, Bizerba and Programing experience.
- Previous food packaging experience is preferred but not required.
- Prefer 1 to 2 years’ experience in a similar work environment.
- Refrigeration experience is a plus.
- Lift 25 lbs. frequently with a maximum of 75 lbs. occasionally.
- Work in a cold and wet food processing and manufacturing facility with temperatures around 40 degrees (may vary depending on work area).
- Climb and work from ladders up to 15 ft.
- Stand/walk for up to 12 hours a day.
- Work in close proximity to oils, solvents, and chemicals used in production equipment.
- When required, perform repairs on rooftops or outdoors in inclement weather.