**Mission Critical Competencies:**
* Knowledge of electrical systems including single and 3-phase controls and distribution systems 600 Volts AC and less.
* Maintain, and troubleshoot AC and DC variable speed and servo controls in processing, filling, robotics, thermal processing, and packaging systems.
* Maintain, troubleshoot, and modify close-tolerance mechanical systems, mechanically-timed equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic controlled and powered systems and components.
* Interpret Blueprints, perform machining to include Mill and Lathe, metal fabrication and repair using mechanical forming equipment and MIG, TIG and Stick welding skills.
* Management of area assets, equipment maintenance schedules, improvement projects, downtime personnel and resources, and equipment historical data.
**Key Functional Skills/Knowledge:**
* Precision instrumentation, repair and calibration (flow meters, pressure transducers, capacitance, inductance and ultra-sonic sensors, vision systems, temperature controls, microwave position sensors, digital/analog devices, Dolphin and AMS software)
* Programmable Logic Controller, troubleshooting, repair and adjustment (Allen Bradley)
* Hydraulic and pneumatic control and powered systems
* Robotics operation, repair, and programming
* Machining, mill and lathe
* Steel fabrication and repair
* Mechanical maintenance
* Welding (MIG, TIG and stick)
* Blueprint reading
* Thermal processing instruments and controls
* Proper use of hand and power tools
* Food Manufacturing experience and knowledge of food safety
* Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices
**Desired Skills:**
* Electrical/Electronics-install and repair (some explosion proof environments)
* Single and 3-phase powered equipment (troubleshoot, test, and repair)
* AC and DC control systems (troubleshoot, test, and repair)
* AC variable speed and servo drives (troubleshoot, replace, program)
* Fiber optic devices and cabling (repair, replace, set-up)
* Operate electronic test equipment (multi-meter, meg-ohm meter, amp probe, Hart Communicator, oscilloscope, power analyzer)
**Key Experiences:**
* 5+ years of experience maintaining mechanical systems on complex process and/or high-speed production equipment.
* Demonstrated experience troubleshooting, testing, and repairing instrumentation devices.
* Welding
* Machining
* Mechanical maintenance
**Desired Education:**
* HS Diploma or equivalent
* Associates degree or equivalent in mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering
* Technical training from an accredited school and/or military experience in related fields
* Electrical safe work practices
* Confined space entry
* Working at heights
* Forklift operation
* FDA Better Process Control certification
* Filling, seaming, packaging and labeling equipment maintenance training
**Decision Making Authority and Impact:**
* Plan and manage own work schedule
* Determine maintenance schedules for machinery
* Determine stock levels and suppliers for replacement parts
* Determine preventive maintenance schedules and intervals
* Determine modification needs pertaining to reliability improvements and cost reduction