FAREVA

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for analyzing, troubleshooting, and correcting mechanical failures and inefficient operations of devices and machines in the facility. This role emphasizes continuous improvement in service, quality, safety, and cost, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and Fareva’s quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Erects, installs, or relocates new and existing mechanical equipment in the facility as directed.
• Fabrics and installs guards and safety devices in all departments to protect operating personnel.
• Uses hand and power tools for minor fabrication of repair parts, working from sketches, blueprints, and verbal instructions.
• Fabricates, assembles and fits all parts necessary for given situation, proficient in welding, tig and arc, burning and brazing.
• Analyzes and repairs incorrect mechanical operation of equipment used in all departments of the facility.
• Reports to supervisor any abnormal or unsafe conditions observed throughout the facility.
• Suggests modifications and improvements to equipment and implements changes when directed.
• Draws from maintenance store all parts, tools and material necessary to carry out any job assignment.
• Keeps accurate record of time and material chargeable to each separate job.
• Carries out preventive maintenance programs on all mechanical equipment and fork trucks.
• Performs all tasks in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
• Responsible for design, fabrication, and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Responsible for accurate estimation of time and material necessary for work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Must have completed an apprenticeship and be a licensed journeyman or show equivalent training.
• Must have five years millwright or facilities maintenance experience prior to employment.
• Must have a complete knowledge and understanding of basic machine assembly, power transmission, and actuating devices.
• Must familiarize oneself with theory and actual sequence of operation of all machines and mechanical devices used throughout the facility.
• Must gain the knowledge of chemical properties of ingredients and products handled in machines and mechanical devices.
• Must be able to quickly and accurately estimate time required to make temporary repairs versus permanent repairs.
• Must be able to make simple sketches.
• Experience with product delivery pumps is desirable.
• Must be able to use and read precision measuring instruments.
• Must have a working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics and related equipment.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle pressure and demonstrate flexibility.
• Able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills and take initiative on specific issues.
• Ability to prioritize handling of situations.
• Must have a positive attitude.

Benefits

• 401k

Additional Information

• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours depending on business need.