Production Maintenance Technician III

Job Summary

Lamplight Farms, home of the TIKI® Brand, has an 1st shift opportunity within our Maintenance Department for a Production Maintenance Technician.  In this role you will work independently supporting maintenance needs of semi-complex, automated manufacturing equipment. This position is eligible for the complete benefit package offered by our parent company, the W.C. Bradley Co., and includes paid time off for holidays, vacation, illness, and volunteering; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401k with generous company match; and much more!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot semi-automated equipment with a high degree of quality in a reliable problem solving process.
• Perform planned maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, throughout production.
• Continue to learn equipment by studying equipment manuals.
• Work with engineers and other team members during the building and installation of new equipment to ensure proper maintenance of new equipment.
• Responsible for knowing and following all safety and compliance requirements by maintaining cleanliness within work area and maintaining good documentation practices on all required paperwork.
• Identify and support process and equipment design improvements to eliminate recurring problems.
• Perform written documentation for recordkeeping as defined in the standard operating procedures for equipment maintenance.
• May be required to perform other maintenance duties and/or lead special projects as required or assigned, reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above.
• Other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualification Requirements

• High School diploma or completion of GED equivalentt
• Three (3) years of practical experience performing maintenance on manufacturing equipment General knowledge of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Computer skills and the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office to include Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical drawings, flowcharts, and/or other drawings of a technical nature.
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with team members, engineers, manufacturing management.

Physical Requirements

Normal Warehouse or Distribution Center Environment

Ability to Push, Pull, Lift and Carry up to 20 pounts regularly

Ability to Lift up to 50 pounds, occasionally