Maintenance Technician 5

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the preventative/predictive maintenance and repair of plant manufacturing equipment to ensure near 100 percent reliability.Must have the ability to troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, electrical and control systems.

Must be able to work independently as well as with others to maintain good working relationships with all aspects of the business. Must be able to keep track of multiple tasks in a hectic environment.  Must be able to analyze problems and suggest effective solutions. Must have interpersonal communication skills at a level to maintain or promote good morale and teamwork with peers and supervisors. Must be able to work in a clean, safe, efficient, and organized manner. 

Must interface with operations and maintenance personnel, and be able to work independently as well as with others to maintain good working relationships with all aspects of the business.

Must be able to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• HPO
  • Willing to work together, be a creative thinker and to fully leverage the Team skills and display pride and ownership.
  • Fully utilize ones skills and talents to participate openly in and provide input on challenges
  • Be responsible and accountable for work, participate and be involved as required to operate, maintain and improve the operation. 
  • All employees own and are accountable for “what” they do and “how” they do it. 
  • Work is designed to create ownership of an asset(s) or process(es) that permit an individual and teams to improve performance. 
  • Work is designed to focus on performance maximization and continuous improvement.  Support functions assist in achieving breakthrough performance.  
  • Work incorporates satisfying customer (internal /external) and end user (consumer) needs.
  • Empowerment principles are observable by all team members.
  • Skill block design is comprised of Operations, Maintenance, and Leadership skills.
  • Participate in all applicable plant initiatives
  • Plan, schedule & coordinate maintenance work.

• SKILL & ABILITY, AND PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ability to adjust, align, tension, and repair drive chains and belt drives.
• Ability to troubleshoot, adjust and set machine timing points, mechanical and electrical.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair Automated Process Control Loops (pressure, temp, level).
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair fluid power systems (hydraulic and pneumatic).
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) circuits.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings or electrical schematics, prints, PLC ladder logic, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and the use of technical manuals for trouble shooting
• Ability to read piping schematics, determine source and use points, knowledge of valve types, use, and proper operation.
• Basic alignment on pump-motor combinations, and motor gearbox combinations
• Basic cutting, welding, and metal fabricating skills

• Basic electrical wiring, familiarity with National Electric Code, and plant electrical standards

• Must have knowledge of basic shop equipment, VOM, ammeter, hand tools, conduit bender, megger, and other electrical measuring devices
• Terminate and debug low voltage control circuits (120/480V, 5VDC-30VDC)
• Math skills encompassing percentages, decimal systems, ratios, and conversions between English and Metric measurement systems are preferred
  •  General understanding of statistics and statistical analysis
  •  Analytical and problem solving skills
  •  Able to comprehend and carry out oral and written instructions in English.  Must be able to write standardized operating procedures.  
  •  Ability to clean and lubricate all machinery and equipment in assigned area
  •  Understand and participate in root cause failure analysis process
  •  Proficient in equipment changeover procedures
  •  Complete Preventive/Predictive Maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.

•  PC use (Windows, Microsoft office )

•  Basic knowledge of SAP notifications and work order writing, work order completion, and time confirmations.
•  Possess a Company forklift, Marks lift, and JLG license
•  Maintain safety certification in fall protection, confined space, and other areas as needed.
  •  Proficient in basic carpentry
  •  Maintain good housekeeping practices
  •  Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
  •  Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Consult with management in developing, improving and modifying standard work instructions, troubleshooting  guides and training manuals
  • Assist in training of other Mechanics and Operators; improve/modify Work instructions and CIL’s. 
  • Maintain effective communication with others through conversations, reports, and meetings.
  • Facilitate and participate in DDS shift meetings and present results.
  •  Perform other duties as requested by supervision
  • Ability to weld and repair different piping systems i.e. PVC, welded steel and threaded pipe
  • Troubleshoot all plant facility mechanical and electrical problems.
  • Certification in rigging
  • Demonstrate the ability to bake and splice belts and cables
  • Demonstrate knowledge of 480V power distribution
  • Demonstrate knowledge of VFD drive troubleshooting/repair/DC drives
  • Understand motor ratings and motor starter overload selection
  • Demonstrate the ability to bake and splice belts and cables
  • Demonstrate knowledge of 480V power distribution
  • Demonstrate knowledge of VFD drive troubleshooting/repair/DC drives
  • Understand motor ratings and motor starter overload selection
  • Rebuild and Overhaul all plant equipment
  • Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis teams
  • Design, layout, plan and develop bills of material for electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Calibrate Instruments
  • Demonstrate proper use of oscilloscope for troubleshooting
  • Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and prints
  • Use of precision instruments
  • Demonstrate proper use of sophisticated shop equipment
  • Overhaul all plant facility equipment
  • Troubleshoot all plant equipment
  • Demonstrate knowledge of electrical instrumentation/4-20mA circuits
  • Troubleshoot PLC Hardware and perform basic programming
  • Basic knowledge of 600+V distribution system
  • Rebuild and Overhaul all plant equipment
  • Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis teams
  • Design, layout, plan and develop bills of material for electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Calibrate Instruments
  • Demonstrate proper use of oscilloscope for troubleshooting

SAFETY

• Be safe and have or cause 0 accidents.
• Set a positive example for all associates in compliance of rules and support for the team
• Support other associates in being safe to perform function efficiently.
• Uphold all safety rules with all associates.
• Complete required Safety STOP observations
• Keep your area in superior condition at all times for a safety inspection.
• Follow all safety procedures on all equipment including but not limited to; Arc flash, LOTO, confined space, fall protection and hot work
• Complete all required facility and departmental safety training requirements

QUALITY

• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Uphold all good manufacturing practices with all associates.
• Insure the quality of our product is within specifications.
• Keep area in superior condition at all times for a sanitation inspection.

• Sanitation:
• Insure that the equipment such as pipes, hoses and fittings are sanitized.
• Keep work areas in a neat, clean orderly fashion with all trash picked up and removed.
• Material removed from the production area must be properly sealed and stored.

PRODUCTIVITY

• Responsible for line efficiency through: 
  • Timely line startups (using the setup/startup guidelines).
  • Minimize unscheduled downtime
  • Increase mean time between failure

• Trouble shooting the production line, which involves the following:
  • Responding to trouble areas and doing what is necessary to get or keep line running.

RELIABILITY

•   Evaluate and understand any machinery defects or break downs, and implement corrective actions to prevent the event from reoccurring.

POSITION RELATIONSHIP

• This person must communicate with the maintenance manager, maintenance supervisors, maintenance planner, production supervisor and mechanics.  They must be able to use a radio to contact the maintenance department as needed. Communicate with next shift to inform them of opportunities of the day.

DEGREE OF AUTHORITY

• Operate in an autonomous self directed manner..

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in areas with high voltages, extreme temperature ranges (depending on the season), moving machinery, pressurized fluid systems, confined spaces, dusty areas, ambient areas (refrigerated), and high places. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works near moving mechanical equipment.  The employee often works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions. Regularly works near moving mechanical equipment Occasionally works in high places Is exposed to wet and humid conditions Must be able to stand for all working hours of the day.  Must have full range of motion to stoop, bend, reach, twist, climb, and lift, while carrying heavy objects.  Must be able to perform repeated duties with a full range of motion, under load.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma (associates degree preferred)

·Electromechanical Certificate from accredited college with areas of study including: Power Transmission and Troubleshooting, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, AC Circuits, DC Circuits, Electrical Troubleshooting.

• Eight or more years experience in industrial maintenance.

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment similar to Campbell Soup Company or experience working on similar industrial equipment.
• The candidate must also be able to demonstrate an aptitude for electrical and mechanical maintenance through Ramsey testing, observation, hands-on evaluation, verbal, and / or written tests. 

Physical Requirements

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms above shoulder height, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, taste, and smell.  The employee is occasionally required to sit or perform work in close quarters. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.  With other mechanics may have to occasionally lift up to and in excess of 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $31.32.
 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.