Maintenance Engineer

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of "We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World". The company's product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com .

The purpose of the role

Carries out tasks concerning maintenance, repair, revision and positioning of:

• Electrical & Mechanical Equipment
• Electrical & Mechanical Installations
• Supporting Resources
• Buildings
• Utility Services

Responsibilities

• Mechanical service, repair, replacement of: Motors, gearboxes, couplings, seals, pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.
• Electrical service, repair, replacement of: Motors, sensors, valves, control gear, VSDs, servos, instrumentation, power distribution systems, safety systems etc.
• Takes care of the electrical and mechanical settings, documenting them where possible.
• Performs certain measurements, adjustments, tests and calibrations.
• Identification and selection of suitable parts and spares for the task. Evaluates the possibility or the necessity of repairing or replacing components. Works with the parts coordinator to obtain and maintain stock levels and stores accuracy.
• Make suggestions and propositions to improve the installations and to increase plant availability, quality and safety.
• Gives technical support to operators.
• Supports the projects department in the implementation of new equipment, plant or services.
• Maintain control measurement equipment and weighing equipment.
• Respects Company policy concerning hygiene and safety during activities.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Recognized engineering apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering
• Building Services Experience: Boilers, air handling plant, refrigeration
• Use of a CMMS
• Food sector background
• Packaging machinery
• Complex control systems

Skills & Capabilities

• Accurate root cause analysis of breakdowns and effective corrective action carried out.
• Welding: Preferably TIG and Arc
• Reads and interprets Electrical & Mechanical schematics diagrams.
• Knowledge of different types of maintenance methodology; PPM, CBM, PM, TBM