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Allen Distribution · 6 hours ago

Production Equipment Technician - 1st Shift - 6am to 2:30pm, Mon - Fri

Carlisle, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

Allen Distribution is focused on maintaining high standards in production equipment management. The Production Equipment Technician will ensure that production equipment is maintained according to safety guidelines and that downtime is minimized for efficient operations.

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Responsibilities

To ensure production equipment are maintained within manufactures and food safety guidelines

To ensure production equipment downtime is recovered quickly and efficiently

To ensure the Production Equipment Department adheres to the vision and mission of the department

Works the hours needed to support the business goals (including overtime, weekends and holidays). Remains open-minded, performs a wide variety of job tasks, transitions from task to task effectively (multi-task)

Always present and punctual; arrives prepared for work. Completes work in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Plan and schedule your time off in advance with your supervisor or manager. Avoid unscheduled days off which will result in attendance points

Maintains a “Whatever it Takes” attitude. Lives by company stated values and inspires others

Approaches new tasks with an interest to learn. Has the ability to learn techniques as job task requirements change

Seeks out additional work when job tasks are completed. Goes above and beyond required tasks. Participate in pre-shift meetings and department meetings. Display pride in your work area by maintaining daily housekeeping of our operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, smoke areas, etc.… Promote teamwork and assist in all areas and processes in the operation as needed / required

Maintains high standards despite pressing deadlines. Produces accurate, thorough and professional work. Understands the importance of “Only Handle It Once – OHIO”, by completing work correctly the first time

Follows all written and verbal instructions provided by management, project leader, etc.…

Shares all information in a professional and factual manner ensuring the best decisions are made for the company. Report all issues to your manager/supervisor

Maintains an appropriate appearance and dresses in accordance with the established dress code guidelines to your respective position

Follows all rules, guideline, and practices. Informs supervisor / manager immediately if unsafe conduct or conditions arise

A complete understanding of all mechanical, machinery, pneumatic, hydraulic, structural and electrical (non-IT) assets

A complete knowledge of hand tools, and measuring equipment

A complete knowledge of all department safety regulations

Awareness of Food Safety including AIB or equivalent requirements

Ensure your department is compliant with all federal (OSHA), State and local safety regulations and reporting

Ensure your department safety equipment and loss prevention devices/systems are working at all times – no exceptions

Ensure your department lockout/tagout policy is understood and followed

Provide equipment training across the company to department personnel as requested

Ensure training documents are accurate and available for reference and training needs

Ensure compliance with mechanical, electrical and all other municipal and state codes

Provide on call service for Production Equipment with department personnel

Ensure response within 15 minutes of all repair request to originator with an estimated time of repair

Follow structured PM schedules for all production equipment

Maintain a spare parts inventory ensuring that machine down time will be minimized

Utilize only department vendors approved by Production Equipment Supervisor. Provide new vendor opportunities as required

Review and authorize department related invoices within set approval limit

Review machine / equipment costs and purchases and provide management with recommendations on next steps

Perform preventative Maintenance and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs to production and mechanical equipment, machinery, and components

Determine causes of operating problems, consult schematics and order replacement parts

Perform high voltage electrical repairs (e.g. controls, relays) and install and repair electrical systems, apparatus, and electrical and electronic components of industrial machinery and equipment following electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and other specifications using electrical and electronic equipment

Perform lay outs, builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies production electronic components, parts, switch panels, etc

Set up and validate production equipment for proper operation

Assist with machine operation to ensure smooth and efficient running and production of quality products

Report and facility issues that may compromise Federal, State or local food safety regulations

Must have experience and be knowledgeable about Food Safety or willing to receive training in Food Safety

Follow company facility and grounds security policy

Qualification

Mechanical knowledgeElectrical repairsPneumatic systemsHydraulic systemsFood Safety knowledgePreventative MaintenanceWillingness to learnCommunicationTeamworkReliabilityInitiative

Required