3617 Cutting Line Operator Mechanic I-Night Shift

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up, maintains and repairs machinery which cleans and cuts raw materials into relish, salad cubes, chips, strips, stuffers, etc. and which pricks whole pickles.
• Rebuilds gearboxes, spindle assemblies, and other parts for all machines. Rebuilds conveyors and pumps.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all machinery, conveyors, etc. in the department.
• Operates controls for pumps and conveyors which transfer raw materials from the wet hopper to the inside cutting equipment. Operates controls for pumps or conveyors which move processed materials from the line to the tanks or to the packing department.
• Notes and records information on machinery downtime. Suggests changes and modifications to improve department's downtime.
• Lubricates the cutting machinery being run on a daily basis as prescribed by the preventative maintenance logs.
• Maintains operation of machines by replacing damaged spindles, blades, and needles. Keeps on hand “built up” spares for quick change outs.
• Ensures that all safety guards are in place on all equipment before equipment is operated.
• Checks the condition of all cutter blades at prescribed times during the operation. Notes conditions and corrections made if necessary.
• Affords assistance on D.I.N. calls within the department, with the exceptions of welding and electrical work.
• Makes observations of machine operations and reports problems/changes to Lead Cutting Machinery Mechanic or Supervisor.
• Fulfills safety rules and company policies.

Other duties

• Occasionally operates forklift in performance of some job duties.
• Lifts and moves 50 pounds of pickles, onions, cabbage, carrots, etc.
• Inspects and picks trash out of raw materials or processing line conveyor before the cutting machinery for relish, salad cubes and chips.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school or equivalency needed. Additional trades training a strong plus. Mechanical aptitude required. Ability to speak, read and write English required. Required math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. CRC (Bronze level or higher) a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Machines, Equipment, Tools Used

• Cutting machinery, pricking machine, pumps, hoses, conveyors, knife, pusher, forklift, all types of hand tools.

Physical Demands

• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting
• Fingering
• Grasping
• Feeling
• Talking
• Hearing
• Heavy Work

Work Environment

• Works inside and outside, subject to some seasonal temperature variations and frequent wetting of feet from job tasks.
• Fumes from hot pepper and chlorine.
• Hearing protection required because of machinery noise.
• Hair net and beard net required.
• Gloves and air mask required at times.
• Some contact with brine, chlorine, and oil.
• Safety goggles required when using some hand tools.