Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job DescriptionElectro-Mechanical Maintenance TechnicianDescriptionAlamance Foods, Inc. is looking for a skilled maintenance technician to perform day-to-day maintenance responsibilities for 3 manufacturing plants in the Burlington area. Alamance Foods is a food and beverage manufacturer, with 3 Aerosol whipped cream production lines, 5 Freezer pops production lines, Gallon water packaging and a small beverage manufacturing line. Looking for a long-term employee with experience in electrical, mechanical, PLC’s troubleshooting and repair, high voltage experience, blueprint reading.ResponsibilitiesElectro-Mechanical troubleshooting, repair and maintenance. Preventive maintenance on production machines. Document maintenance and procedures. Maintain a daily log. Maintains involvement with operations of the plant processing equipment and scale systems. Demonstrates strong safety leadership skills and follows safe work practices. Follows food safety and good manufacturing practices. Works as part of a team to plan and conduct equipment repairs. Receives work order/request, reviews to determine tools, equipment, time, manpower, parts, and supplies needed. Read blueprints, schematics (including electrical), wiring diagrams, technical manuals, etc. Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions. Perform other duties, as assigned. Report to Shift Maintenance Supervisor regarding recurring issues and potentially propose solutions for the same. RequirementsHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment, required. Strong knowledge of AC/DC motors, controls, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting. (Required)Knowledge of programmable logic/automation controllers, human-machine interfaces, hardware, I/O cards, sensors and other electrical components. (Required)Basic computer skills and the ability to work independently are also required for this position. Work Environment and Physical demandsThe plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds utilizing the buddy system or specifically designed lifting devices. BenefitsDental insuranceHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time off. Parental leaveProfessional development assistanceVision insuranceSalary: $24.00-32.00 hourly. EOY Bonus available. Work schedule: 2nd (2:30pm-11pm) and 3rd (10:30pm- 7am) shift positions available.Second shift 2:30 pm-11:00 pmThird shift 10:30 pm- 7:00 am