Maintenance Technician- 1ST SHIFT

WTI INC

Jefferson, GA

Pay: $28-$35/hr

Shift: Full time

**Essential Functions**

• Maintain building and its components through routine preventive maintenance and necessary corrective repairs.
• Serve as a lead technician on critical repair work and major equipment overhauls.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose on-site electrical and mechanical equipment for functional and structural repairs, including conveyor systems, material handling systems, steam boilers, air compressors and metal detectors.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Lead root cause failure analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Ability to read schematics (electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic)
• Install and repair environmental-control systems utilizing knowledge of refrigeration theory, pipefitting, and structural layout.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and PLC controlled instrumentation and equipment.
• Install and/or move various types of food processing equipment. Procure equipment utilities as needed such as electrical conduit, wiring, plumbing for water, pneumatic, drainage, heat transfer systems.
• Manage CMMS documentation for critical repairs and equipment history tracking.
• Mentor and provide hands-on training to Tech I and Tech II team members.
• Support spare parts identification and procurement through collaboration with Inventory Coordinator.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements and standard work instructions.
• Ability to interface with outside vendors for successful completion of contracted work.
• Comply with GMP food processing standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements**

• Completion of apprenticeship or Industrial technical degree highly desired
• Minimum 4+ years in manufacturing environment
• Thorough knowledge of equipment and understanding of mechanical and electrical systems with formal training or education.
• Proficient reading electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawing.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, mandatory
• Forklift certified and the ability to operate other industrial equipment desired
• Ability to use computer and computer systems (including hardware and software).
• Ability to effectively communicate
• Basic math skills and record keeping skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, physically fit to climb, bend and work on ladders, lifts and platforms
• Mentally fit to work safely under pressure and to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be able to follow directions and pay attention to detail
• Able to contribute in a fast paced/team atmosphere
• Able to meet deadlines
• Kneeling, crouching, standing, bending, and stooping is required
• Must be willing to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment when on the production floor
• Must be able to be Confined Space Certified
• HACCP and Food Safety experience a plus
• Learn and apply valuable skills, and gain useful knowledge
• Able to take initiative and problem solve
• Candidate must be drug free, pass a pre-employment drug screen, and background check
• Flexibility to work after business hours, weekends or as business needs require.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Mechanical knowledge: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person