Plant Operations Manager jobs in New Jersey

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor, the maintenance technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of production equipment and building facilities.

KEY RESULT AREA

(Action- Reason-Result/s formula)

• Installs, maintains and repairs production equipment such as continuous aerating mixer, ovens, packaging machine, depositors, washers, conveyors and the like.
• Installs, services, and repairs electric motors, heaters, coolers, refrigerators and other related equipment using various hand and power tools of the maintenance trades.
• Installs, maintains and repairs air compressors and other air conditioning equipment using various machine tools.
• Moves and replaces machinery and auxiliary apparatus using hand and electric trucks, forklifts and dollies.
• Installs, maintains and repairs pumps, drives, valves and pipes using various maintenance tools.
• Replaces fuses, light bulbs, circuit breakers, electric switches and other electrical equipment following electrical specifications.
• Provides training to machine operators on the proper use of equipment.
• Maintains, records and prepares reports related to the repairs and maintenance.
• Ensures proper use, care and storage of tools and equipment
• Performs welding jobs
• Maintains cleanliness of work area

 Others

• Perform other job/task or maintenance expertise related assignments in order to develop one’s self and/or share one’s expertise resulting to support work efficiencies & productivity.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• This position requires high school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• An equivalent of five (5) years experience in welding, refrigeration, electrical/mechanical maintenance

Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFQs) (Required Training, License & Certification)          

Preferred Qualification:

• Two-year degree in specialized maintenance
• Computer literate (Proficient in MS Applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Have a valid welder’s certificate

Skills and Essential Traits              

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of the accepted practices, processes, materials and tools of the maintenance trade
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics of equipment
• Knowledge of electric motors, pumps, refrigeration system, water systems and other equipment and systems found in a food processing, especially a bakeshop
• Knowledge of servicing and maintenance of simple power, heating and cooling units
• Ability to do routine mechanical or electrical maintenance and care for tools and equipment
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the maintenance trades
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Being a forklift certified operator an advantage
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals and calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume and the likes.

1. Self-Motivated
2. Collaborative
3. Persistent
4. Analytical
5. Enlists Cooperation
6. Interpersonal Skills
7. People Oriented
8. Numerical
9. Pressure Tolerance
10. Negotiation

•  Behavioral Attributes (live the core values of the organization):

1. Customer Focus
2. Excellence
3. Teamwork
4. Humility to listen and learn
5. Honesty and Integrity
6. Spirit of Family and Fun
7. Respect for Individual
8. Frugality

Other Qualifications

• Physical Effort/Requirements:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will:
• Bend, reach, kneel, stoop, squat and stand for extended periods.
• Move heavy objects.
• Read plans, diagrams and reports
• Lift a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Climb ladders
• Use and operate tools and testing instruments
• Operate forklift or hand pallet trucks

• Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to:
• Production equipment
• Hot and cold temperatures and a wet work area.
• Cleaning chemicals
• Possible cuts and burns. 
• Moderate noise level in work environment.
• Wet and slippery floors. 
• Tensions and pressures may arise in meeting deadlines and goals.