Maintenance

Purpose

To oversee all maintenance, repair and upkeep of all buildings, tools and equipment.

Scope

Responsible for providing preventative maintenance including a safe and sanitary environment to the plant and surrounding grounds.

Required

Must have a proactive, positive attitude, pay strong attention to detail, able to follow directions and be a team player. Will be a role model in projecting the "Diamond Philosophy" and facilitate teamwork. Possess skills in refrigeration, equipment maintenance, basic electrical and carpentry, with the ability to read and understand work orders and instruction manuals in English and the ability to maintain written record of completed assignments in English. Must have knowledge of methods, tools and equipment. Will have advanced knowledge of mechanical and electrical practices. Be familiar with machinery components and the basics of ammonia refrigeration.



DUTIES 

Typical

Duties include but not limited to:

Be a role model in projecting and applying The Pacific Group Diamond Philosophy (Productivity, Quality, Excellence and Teamwork) and promote teamwork at all times

Daily walk-through



Repair items as needed



Be on call, as needed



Install new equipment



Equipment maintenance and repair problems with follow-up



Refrigeration maintenance and repair



Perform minor plumbing and electrical work



Learn set-up, operation, adjustments and operating parameters of production equipment



Develop open communication with machine operators, department supervisors and managers



Bring production equipment to a good operating standard



Formulate preliminary plan to facilitate implementing a preventative maintenance schedule for production equipment, which will minimize breakdowns and increase productivity



Repair equipment when breakdowns occur to maintain production



Improve work order system and develop a return to service, i.e. production certification



Develop working relationship with outside vendors to become familiar with their activities and necessity



Develop long-term goal to reduce our reliance on outside vendors and reduce costs



Build spare parts stock for normal wear items



Paint any necessary areas, as needed



Develop alternating schedule for weekend emergency response, 4-6 people. IT room, refrigeration, alarms, etc



Outside training as necessary to repair and maintain existing and new equipment



Work on new installation projects including cost analysis and estimated time to complete. (i.e. ozone water installation)



Remedy any unsafe conditions ASAP. Safety must be first priority

Repair aesthetic defects i.e. seals, hinges, hangers, etc. when production maintenance and breakdowns allow



Reconfigure electrical and water drops to improve esthetics, efficiency and safety



Work with outside vendors whenever possible to become familiar with operating system



Develop a preventative maintenance plan for facility, i.e. dock plates, doors, seals, etc.



Develop a daily walk thru routine to spot possible problems



Build spare parts stock for normal wear items



Work with outside vendors whenever possible to become familiar with systems and troubleshooting procedures



Outside training



Develop working relationship with outside vendors to become familiar with there activities and necessity. Develop long-term goal to reduce our reliance on outside vendors and reduce costs



Build spare parts stock for normal wear items



Develop a preventative maintenance plan to be implemented as a long-term goal



Perform other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION 

Required

High School diploma or GED. Should possess or should obtain the knowledge, skills, and disciplines needed to carry out the functions assigned to the individual occupying this position.

EXPERIENCE 

Required

Two years of experience with technical trade skills such as refrigeration maintenance, forklift maintenance, basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and machine repair. Will have knowledge of occupational hazards and general safety practices.