This position is responsible for performing a variety of advanced mechanical maintenance service to support the plant facility. Takes a proactive approach to prevent repairs, and will install, replace and troubleshoot complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems with minimum supervision. Uses hand tools and testing instruments. Dismantles machinery and replaces defective electrical or mechanical parts. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with requirements of local building and safety codes. SS Line tech 2 schedule: 2-2-3 (5 PM - 5 AM) Duties and Responsibilities: Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on complex mechanical equipment and distribution systems. Fabricates and assembles equipment which may entail welding, cutting and pipe fitting. Performs emergency repairs on process equipment. Inspects facility equipment on a daily basis performing various production startup and coverage tasks. Trouble-shoots any repairs PLC, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic components. Uses prints, specifications, follows verbal instructions to make repairs to ordinary plumbing and electrical systems. Installs and threads pipe, performs soldering and cutting. Assists in the installation of equipment. Cleans and lubricates parts, equipment, and machinery. Follow all SQF principles pertinent to your position as specified by the SQF Practitioner. All food safety and human safety concerns need to be reported to appropriate personnel such as QA technician, Safety Manager, FSQ Manager, etc. Rotating weekend schedule. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications. Knowledge: Basic electrical/mechanical knowledge required. Must be familiar with electrical schematics. Working fundamentals of troubleshooting PLC’s. Basic boiler safety knowledge. Basic welding, sanitary tig, Stick and Mig welding. Basic plumbing and HVAC knowledge. Understanding of basic lock-out, tag-out procedures. Requires a good understanding of hydraulic/pneumatic equipment. Requires judgment to make decisions regarding sequence of maintenance operations to be performed within the limits of standard practice. Ability to work in somewhat disagreeable conditions, dust, noise, fumes and vibrations. Ability to work overtime as require. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Education/ Experience: High School diploma or G. E. D required: A minimum of three or more year’s industrial equipment experience required. Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some travel may be required. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires sitting and climbing or balancing under 1/3 of the time. Will be walking and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling 1/3 to 2/3 of the time, and standing, using hands to finger, handle, or feel, reaching with hands and arms and talking or hearing over 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift weights ranging from 10 to more than 100 pounds under 1/3 of the time.