Maintenance Technician
Case Farms, LLC
- Canton, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partner with operations to support equipment troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.
- Perform scheduled maintenance tasks during production downtime to ensure optimal equipment performance.
- Utilize mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to troubleshoot and repair production equipment.
- Diagnose equipment issues, determine root causes, and implement effective repairs or part replacements.
- Minimize equipment-related production downtime through proactive and responsive maintenance.
- Respond promptly to production line calls and perform emergency repairs during operational hours.
- Interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders to complete maintenance tasks accurately.
- Assist with general facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, and infrastructure repairs.
- Identify and report faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual situations to supervision.
- Adhere to all company policies, safety regulations, GMPs, and standard operating procedures.
- Use appropriate hand and power tools, diagnostic meters, and material handling equipment.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience within a manufacturing setting is required; experience in food processing is preferred.
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical wiring, pneumatics, hydraulics, and plumbing.
- Proven experience in repairing heavy industrial equipment.
- Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.
- Must be able to work an entire shift either stationary or while walking on wet, dry, greasy, or uneven surfaces, including metal and plastic grating, for intervals of up to 4 hours.
- Ability to climb and work from ladders and stairs as needed.
- Must tolerate exposure to extreme temperatures ranging from -40°F to 100°F, with varying levels of humidity.
- Capable of working in environments with noise levels up to 110 dB and variable lighting conditions.
- Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment, including occasional lifting of items over 80 lbs and frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Requires frequent bending, twisting, lifting, sitting, and grasping in various body positions, distances, and durations depending on task.
- Exposure to chemicals commonly found in poultry processing, including peracetic acid, chlorinated water (50 ppm), ammonia vapors (5 ppm), dry ice, caustic cleaners, lubricants, and hydraulic fluids.
- Required to wear and properly use all personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety gear necessary for the role.