Master Technician

Mizkan Americas, Inc. Master Technician Job Description Location: Lake Alfred, FL Job Title: MASTER TECHNICIAN Department: Maintenance Reports To: Maintenance Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt COMMENTS: This job description reflects assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. SUMMARY: The Master Technician is responsible for performing duties to maintain and repair all production and facility equipment plus having the ability to modify programming codes. The Master Technician works from daily job assignments, prints, schematics, wiring diagrams, machine manuals, sketches and instructions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic components. Tear down equipment, rebuild and replace defective parts and component units such as: motors, gear boxes, clutches, bearings and electrical units as needed, reassemble and make final equipment adjustments. Troubleshoot PLC programming errors and adjust existing programs as needed. Perform regular checks on all building equipment such as sprinkler system, pumps, boilers, compressors, and power system as required. Work closely with production personnel or service technicians on equipment repairs. Complete simple fabrication of machine parts as required and requisition repair parts as needed. Maintain plant water treatment system and equipment, take samples as scheduled and make adjustments as needed. Lay out circuits and install electrical wiring systems to handle required loads for various parts of the plant, run lines, make connections, install proper safety devices and provide for necessary outlets and switches. Install and hook-up production equipment, exercising care as to size of motors, voltage requirements and balance circuits for proper power distribution. Assist outside contractors on on-site project. Follow safety rules and keep work area in a clean and orderly condition. Responsible for food product quality and safety. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or G.E.D. is required. Related Courses through technical or trade schools, including in-house training is strongly preferred. Trade school certification in a related field such as Industrial Electronics/Electricians Certification or an associate s degree in electronics is considered a definite plus. Strong leadership skill and abilities Strong teambuilding skills and abilities Strong mechanical and electrical background strongly preferred. Proficient in assembly line PLC controls. Use mathematics together with the analytical use of complicated machine drawings, and use various types of precision measuring instruments such as calipers or micrometers. Experience with using lathe, milling machine, drill press, grinders, hand power tools, micrometers, calipers, forklift, welding equipment, measuring tools and a variety of hand tools. Must be able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes. Continuous standing, walking and reaching. Intermittent crouching/stooping, pushing/pulling, bending and lifting/lowering. Intermittent lifting of over 50 pounds without assistance, or up to 100 pounds with assistance. Ability to work in a continuously hot environment. Must be able to work full time on an ongoing basis. Duties are performed with some exposure to noise, lubricants and chemicals. May also work in areas that are confined, dusty and dirty or require personal protective equipment.