KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

· Always work in a safe manner following all established safety rules and regulations.

· Repair and maintain mechanical equipment such as extruders, thermoformers, chillers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, conveyors, and other production equipment.

· Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all production and facility equipment as directed.

· Follow all established Maintenance practices regarding SAP, Preventative maintenance paperwork, parts usage, and ordering.

· Continuous improvement in speed and accuracy of product changeovers and maintenance plans

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Must provide and maintain appropriate tools and toolbox to perform all necessary job functions.

· Troubleshoot problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.

· Fabricate repair parts using machine shop equipment: drill press, welder, hydraulic press, etc.

· Complete production line changeovers based on production requirements.

· P/M motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, packaging systems, extruders, thermoformer, lift trucks, and all other production equipment.

· Maintain equipment parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed equipment parts, and supplies; by checking inventory and completing a purchase requisition form for parts and materials.

· Troubleshoot and repair high speed automation bagging, case erecting-sealing, palletizers, shrink wrapper machinery.

· Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, using overhead hoist crane, hand and power tools.

· Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.

· Unload “incoming” product/material for receipt into facility and placement into facility as business demands.

· Assist in machine and building deep cleaning and sanitizing as per GMP policies and procedures.

· Maintain safe and clean working environment by performing general housekeeping, complying to GMPs, SQF, Yum Brands and Panda Express policies.

· Function as a relief to any and all production position (packer, material handler, machine operator) as business demands.

· Work overtime as business demands, including monthly training meetings as mandated by OSHA and plant sanitation certifications.

· Operate powered industrial Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, and Articulating Boom Lifts.

· Inspect, maintain, clean molds, dies, and tooling.

· Perform maintenance related jobs and assignments qualified to do as necessary to daily business demands as instructed.

· Assist all facility shut down and start up procedures correctly and completely.

Perform or assist in necessary repairs to building including but not limited to:

· Plumbing

· Roof

· Silos

· Heating and Air on Conditioning systems

· Dock door and shelters

· Chiller systems

· Parking lot

· Building additions/ renovations

· Equipment modifications and updates.

· New equipment installations.