Maintenance Engineer

Job Purpose/Objective:

The objective of the Precut Facility Maintenance Engineer is to supervise overall maintenance and condition of the Production facility while providing high level expertise with facility and equipment preventative maintenance, cleaning procedures, and repairs including the maintenance associated with the processing, packaging, and distributing of production items. In addition, proper procedures of preventative maintenance, food safety, cleaning procedures and operating procedures are to be documented and communicated to the maintenance and Precut employees. Maintain inventory of spare parts for all equipment to complete efficient repair of equipment to avoid production interruption. The Precut Facility Maintenance Engineer is expected to be available or schedule on call staff for Precut emergency issues as needed.  

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide quarterly and annual budget for the Precut maintenance department to Precut Management and Senior Leadership. Report and document expenses by itemized by category in a timely fashion.
• Schedule self and technician/s for appropriate coverage of precut operations. Training, coaching and mentorship of technician/s and Precut employees for education in industry specific knowledge, efficiency of operation and timely completion of tasks. Communication with Precut Management on all issues, status, and planning for needed repairs, preventative maintenance, part and supplies ordering.
• Manages maintenance service and repairs in the areas of flooring, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing, and electrical.  This can include complex low voltage control wiring and high voltage as it pertains to specific industry equipment in use in the Precut operation. 
• Knowledgeable in the procedures and safety measures in all areas(s) of operations. Document safety procedures as well as any violations, with appropriate corrective actions needed. Assist in all food safety measures required to maintain audit ready status.
• Calibrate (i.e. Scale Calibration), adjust and perform preventative maintenance of equipment to ensure quality production according to manufactures specifications of production equipment. Calibration certification of all scales bi-annually by others, records of such maintained.
• Production equipment maintenance within the Precut operation department to include cleaning, adjusting, inspecting, preventative maintenance, and monitoring as a part of the daily operations within the Precut department
• Knowledge and management of equipment protection measures required for food safety and cleaning requirements in a wet environment.
• Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
• Order parts and maintain inventory of spare parts, blades, motors, VFD’s, transformers, relays, safety switches as well as all other materials and supplies for expedient repairs of facility and equipment, aligned with ongoing preventative maintenance.
• Pick up supplies, equipment, and company products from various off-site locations for use in the Precut facility.
• Work with outside plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other necessary vendors to facilitate preventative maintenance with receipt and use of supplies and parts pertaining to Precut maintenance responsibilities

Working Conditions/Job Environment:

• Degree of physical demands (strength) usually associated with this position is Medium
• Required Standing 50%, Sitting 50%
• Refrigerated warehouse environment 50%, general office environment 50%

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience.

• Experience: 8 years of experience in the field of commercial/industrial maintenance or in a related area.
• Certification/Accreditation in one or more of the following disciplines: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC

• Knowledge: Advanced mechanical knowledge, Advanced electrical knowledge, Advanced plumbing knowledge, and Advanced facility maintenance knowledge

Intermediate computer knowledge to include use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Calendar and Email with concise communication.

• Skills and Abilities:  Proficient in the use of hand and power tools

Able to perform complex diagnostics of specific industry equipment in use, and overall knowledge of facility maintenance.

Able to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance and mechanical issues pertaining to company equipment and company facilities

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Education:   Bachelor’s Engineering Degree
• Experience: 10 years’ related experience, Welding experience and HVAC experience
• Knowledge: Industry specific knowledge of industrial food production equipment for manufactures like Urschel, Lycos, TS Design, Vanmark, Ultra source, Matrix, Mettler Toledo, Conveyers, and custom industry equipment.

Advanced electrical knowledge to include complex low voltage control wiring, control wiring panels. Ability to diagnose schematic drawings to identify failures.

Skills and Abilities: Advanced computer knowledge to include use of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Calendar and Email with concise communication