Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Performing diagnostics, maintenance, repair, setup, start-up and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controller Machinery including but not limited to carton packer machines, cup fillers machines, extruders machines, flow-wrappers machines, metal detector machines, palletizer machines, and vacuum packing machines
- Performing diagnostics, maintenance, repair, setup, start-up, and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controller Equipment including but not limited to agitators, blenders, and dosing pumps
- Performing routine inspections/ maintenance on Nanak Foods operated buildings to ensure effective, efficient, and safe operations
- Assisting with preventive/ regular maintenance on manufacturing equipment/ machinery
- Operating and maintaining high/ low-pressure boilers, hot water system, and water treatment plant
- Identifying potential concerns and problems on machinery owned by Nanak Foods
- Communicating and reporting to manager about potential concerns/ problems
- Performing documentation duties
- Responding to calls and addressing the problems adequately
- Performing electrical and mechanical work as requested/required
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs the job in a safe and professional manner
- Performs a safety check on the workstation/workplace before conducting work
- Maintains/ensures a clean, safe, and well-organized working environment
- Adheres to company policies, regulations, and rules
- Adheres to Food Health and Safety Regulations and Employee Health and Safety Regulations
- Adhere to legal responsibilities of the: Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Washington Administrative Code
- Additional Duties as assigned/ required that are relevant to the “Essential Functions and Responsibilities” of the job
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Mechanical Engineering from an accredited educational institution is preferred
- 2 years of experience working in a food manufacturing plant is preferred
- Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting of packaging machinery
- Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller machinery / processes
- Knowledge of Ammonia refrigeration and other refrigeration systems
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, Total Production Maintenance, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Basic knowledge of aseptic and clean room requirements
- Moderate knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Organizing and planning skills
- Ability to enter confined spaces
- Ability to maintain/ repair electrical and instrumentation systems
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand mechanical blueprints
- Ability to utilize aerial lifting devices
- Ability to work at heights
- Ability to work: alone/ around others/ with others
- Ability to work: effectively/ efficiently by oneself and in teams
- Ability to work: in a fast pace/ high-pressure environment