Job overview:The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the technical support of the production in the Swedesboro plant. Responsible for following food safety, quality, government regulations, and SQF Guidelines and reporting deviations to key authorized personnel. This position is for 1st shift. Leadership tasks:Maintenance / Trouble ShootingPeriodic review of the state of the machine (inspection) and completion of maintenance work list NavisionPerforming maintenance according to the maintenance schedule and note necessary changesDetermination of the need for replacement parts and written requestProvision of new service points together with assistant technical supervisorPosting of work reports in NavisionIdentify and correct verification of faults in compliance with the safety precautionsResponsible for planning and execution of extraordinary maintenance, improvements, training and repair of dosing equipment in addition to the regular performed maintenance tasks on the equipmentResponsible for maintenance and improvements.Process optimization and enrollmentTraining of Operators to operate the machineCreation of setting instructions and updatingProposal and implementation of technical improvements and optimization of conversionsImplementation of retrofits for the next production and their verification with execution by the line staffTraining of employees on the line with respect to machine operation and set upPerforming testsConduct regular inspections prescribed by law (boiler, scales, etc.)Implementation of package testing and reporting of resultsExecution of test film density determination during the process and documenting the resultsParticipation in installation and commissioning of plant and machineryAdditionalCleanliness and order in his area according to the FM 07:05:09 cleaning and disinfection plan General concerning technicians and proper separation of waste according to waste management rulesCleaning star keeper and responsible for cleanness own tool box, shop, mechanical room, spare part storage and all other technical roomsCompliance with the requirements of hygiene HACCP VA08.07.01 , Allergen VA08.07.03 , glass and knives management VA 08.07.02/ AA07.05.15Compliance with security policies AA 5:02 hygiene regulations, internal policies and AA05.03 emergency and evacuation planIdentification of hazards, implementation of safety measures and compliance OSHA regulationsCompliance with workshop safety regulationsThe job holder might be assigned to other tasks and duties needed and if necessarySkills:Basic Electrical knowledgeBasic VFD/PLC knowledgeAbility to use power toolsBasic knowledge of office and internet softwareSelf-starter able to work well as a team and independentlyPhysical Requirements:Ability to stand/walk up to 8 hoursAbility to climb stairs and laddersAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.Ability to bend, crouch, reach, and crawlAbility to see colorConfidentialityThe job holder is only allowed to share information with authorised persons: data and information specific to the department such as: business figures and objectives, personnel data, salary information, statistics and analyses, pricing, customer and supplier information, terms and conditions, technical know-how of Schär and of suppliers, etc.