Industrial MainTech

Sinclair Systems International, LLC is the label supplier to the citrus, apple, stone fruit, avocado and greenhouse tomato packer/shippers of the world. We offer our customers a complete labeling solution that consists of custom food-safe produce labels, innovative machine application systems and specialized expert technical service. Our market leadership relies on motivated team members that are committed to customer satisfaction, are results oriented and strive for excellence.

We are currently looking to fill an industrial Maintenance Technician position that will be based in Fresno, California.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Direct Reports: None

Key Contacts: Operations Staff including Label Production, Production Control, Stores, Shipping & Receiving, Other On-site Staff, Suppliers and Service Providers (vendors)

Key Performance Indicators

• Health and Safety: Incident Rate (IR)
• Compliance: BRC and ISO
• Quality: Plant Return Rate (PRR)
• Customer Commitment: Unplanned Label Production Downtime
• Efficiency: OEE
• Cost Control: Maintenance Budget Performance

Key Accountabilities

• Provide production line maintenance coverage to keep equipment in top condition to support production needs and keep the work environment in a safe operating condition.
• Perform installation, preventative maintenance, and repairs on equipment, administer a predictive maintenance program and participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Provide maintenance support to the plant facilities including oversight and coordination of visiting contractors.

Key Administrative Requirements

• Review, prioritize, and close work orders using a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Complete and record maintenance logs, work orders, and equipment checklist in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Communicate effectively with maintenance request originators, managers, supervisors, production teams, and external vendors or contractors to ensure clear understanding and proper follow-through on maintenance activities.
• Document safety inspections and incident reports as required.
• Maintain documentation for ISO & BRC audits and regulatory inspections.
• Create requisitions for spare parts and manage supplier communications.
• Review vendor service reports for accuracy and to help drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow safe working practices (e.g., guidelines, policies, and regulations) and help to promote the “Work Safe, Home Safe” culture throughout the plant.
• Immediately address observed safety hazards including near misses, recordable and first aid incidents and report them to the site manager.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of machinery by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines and systems by following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications, etc.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and locate sources of problems by discussing machine operation variations with operations staff and other maintenance workers, observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring and testing instruments; determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, callipers, micrometer, and other measuring instruments, etc.
• Repair and install machinery and equipment including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, electronic, instrumentation and controls; adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments; fabricate repair parts using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, presses, and hand and power tools, etc.; examine form and texture of parts and replace parts using similar methods.
• Administer a preventive maintenance program; document maintenance procedures and assist in the control of the documents; maintain equipment parts min-max quantities and anticipates needed equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends; ensure reliability and maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs; provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and establishing personal networks.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, line-clearance and regulations.
• Performs general facility related repairs.
• Work on other duties and project responsibilities as assigned.
• There are times the maintenance technician may need to be called into work outside of scheduled hours, including call backs, to address critical issues and to ensure production continues and customer needs are met.

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Sinclair Systems International - Person Specification

Benefits At Sinclair: We offer our full-time employees flexible time off (FTO), paid sick leave, ten paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, dependent care reimbursement accounts, 401K and profit sharing!