At Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, our mission is to create the highest quality medicine that changes people’s lives. We stand beside all who believe in safe, legal and effective access to this powerful medicine. As fellow Texans, we see this as our responsibility to take care of our neighbors. Our vision is to transform Texas through the power and the truth of medical cannabis. We work alongside physicians and their patients with current qualifying conditions to supply prescription cannabis that can change lives.
The Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing equipment and facilities within a food manufacturing environment. This position involves a combination of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment. This role ensures production uptime through a robust preventative maintenance program and responds to unplanned downtime with a solutions-oriented approach.
Essential Functions:
- Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks on production machinery, including steam cookers, mixers, boiler system, packaging equipment, water softeners, pumps, and refrigeration systems.
- Conduct inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to ensure equipment operates efficiently and meets production requirements.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
- Respond promptly and provide emergency unscheduled troubleshooting and repairs of production equipment during the manufacturing process to prevent disruptions to production.
- Facility Maintenance:
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the production area, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards.
- Monitor and repair facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, to support a safe and comfortable working environment.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, and safe work practices.
- Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (DPS, HACCP, OSHA) and company policies related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment inspections, and inventory management.
- Document equipment repairs, parts replacements, and maintenance procedures to track equipment history and performance.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Coordinate with production manager to prioritize maintenance tasks and minimize disruptions to production schedules.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, cultivation and fulfillment, to address maintenance issues and implement solutions.
- Provide technical assistance and training to production staff on equipment operation, maintenance procedures, and safety protocols.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Perform all other duties as assigned up to and including sanitation and cleaning of the facility as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting/repairs on PLC, relay logic and logic controllers, 480v, 220v, 110v AC single/three phase and DC systems.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, including motors, drives, industrial sensors, and HVAC systems.
- Knowledge of safety standards and regulations related to electrical and control systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and learn new technologies as needed.
- Ability to perform mechanical repairs that include hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to operate a computer to support and record documentation in our computer maintenance management system.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- High school diploma or GED, required.
- Technical school education, preferred.
- 5 years’ related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably in a GMP environment.
- 5 years’ experience troubleshooting and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to operate a computer including Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint.
- Ability to research issues, contact manufacturer/supplier and complete tasks.
- Must be "hands-on" in completing maintenance work.
- Some weekend and evening work required (emergency).
- Must meet age requirement as outlined by state cannabis agencies.
- Able to pass all background checks/fingerprinting as required by state cannabis agencies.
- Able to provide valid badging/credentials as required by state cannabis agencies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Must follow PPE and Safety guidelines as required, in each zoned area within the facility, while completing work.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to constantly position self throughout task at hand.
- Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service various equipment.
- The person in this position needs to frequently move about the inside and outside of buildings.
- Occasionally works in outside conditions that include exposure to inclement weather, heat, and humidity.
- Requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
- Frequently lifts, loads, unloads, moves, positions, and transports items up to 50 pounds.
- This person may be exposed to dust, kief, cleaning chemicals, and fumes. Although systems are in place to remove these byproducts, there is still exposure to some degree.
Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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