At Danone, manufacturing the best products and supplying them to meet demand is a key driver for our plant teams. We are currently looking to hire Maintenance Technicians based in Dallas, TX. to work the night shift. 

This position will work a 12-hour shift from 6:00 pm to 6:30 am, on a 2,2,3 schedule.

SUMMARY: 

This position is a self-driven/self-motivated individual capable of working proficiently, both independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision. The successful individual must have a passion for safety and be able to foster effective working relationships built upon trust and respect within all levels of the organization.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, developing and creating dependable equipment throughout our facility. Implements continuous improvements, supports new system installations, production strategies and plant reliability. Persons must be capable in analyzing conditions, technical troubleshooting thru the process, identify and repair mechanical and electrical issues which prevent meeting the shift or weekly schedules. Assists, trains/coaches employees in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and the repair of machinery and equipment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform predictive maintenance techniques on equipment to enhance uptime conditions.
• Train operators on maintenance techniques when called to troubleshoot/repair equipment.
• Develop/maintain skills of a SME (subject matter expert) around the component level training with operators.
• Executes preventative maintenance as scheduled and other reliability tasks, assist in diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds of machines and any other plant equipment to prevent/repair unplanned downtime/safety risks/normal operation.
• Partner with engineering or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling solutions.
• Utilize root cause analysis thought process to ensure sustainability of corrective actions and/or improvements to drive asset reliability.
• Proficient and diligent use of CMMS system to track maintenance action items.
• Classify breakdowns and analyze gaps in the entire process of design, fabrication, and maintenance of equipment.
• Utilize the continuous improvement mindset and tools to actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities, improving processes including participation in the creation and documentation of standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events.
• Follow QMS, GMPs, and 5s methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status always.
• Adhere to all Pillar Standards and actively participate in Pillar activities including but not limited to assessments, observations, inspections, and recommendations.

• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format with fully complete with all required information. 
• Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals.
• Facilitate, attend and participate in team meetings and programs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain packaging equipment. Assist in rebuilds.

• Work with Field Service techs, other mechanics, Control Techs, and Leadership to further learn the skills needed to advance to next level.
• Troubleshoot and identify basic electrical problems such but not limited to motor faults, sensors and instrumentation failures.
• Repair and/or replace motors, sensors, and instruments during planned activities or unplanned emergency repairs.
• All other duties as assigned or as they become evident.