PLANT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
OPS-MAINTENANCE · MONTEGO BAY, ST JAMES

Caribbean Producers Jamaica Limited, a leading distribution and manufacturing company located in Montego Bay is actively searching for a dedicated, organized and efficient individual to fill the role of Plant Maintenance Technician within our Engineering department. The Plant Maintenance Technician will report to the Maintenance Manager directly. S/he is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and performing preventive maintenance for various manufacturing machinery and facility equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Carry out mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance activities on plant equipment and systems including lubrication, inspection, and replacement of parts.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, update and repair malfunctioning plant equipment.
• Actively participate in the installation and commissioning of new plant equipment.
• Proactively and continually liaise with plant equipment operators and other relevant production personnel to get feedback on equipment performance and provide technical information aimed to improve and maintain equipment performance.
• Record pertinent details of any equipment failure and repair work performed in accordance with the Company’s Maintenance Information System requirements.
• Installs, maintains, repairs and adjusts electrical systems for production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Safely operates a variety of hand and power tools to perform skilled maintenance tasks.
• Possess the requisite skill to troubleshoot, diagnose and correct faults on refrigeration systems.
• Ensures that all start-up and shut-down procedures are followed correctly.
• Prepare order requisitions for required material and supplies.
• Observes proper safety guidelines during the performance of all assigned duties and tasks.
• Keeps work area neat, clean and organized.
• Effectively completes all other activities as delegated by the supervising authorities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical or related field.
• Certification in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar capacity, preferably in a food manufacturing plant.
• Previous experience maintaining industrial and commercial units required.
• Should possess OSHA and HACCP certification.
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety Regulations.
• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative and drive under tight timelines and pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.

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