Experienced Industrial Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic

Job Responsibilities

• Complete preventative maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic and hydraulic devices, conveyor systems, and other production related machinery.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electrical, hydraulic, steam, water, waste and pneumatic systems/components found in food manufacturing equipment.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance according to PM schedule to minimize equipment downtime.
• Maintain production line machinery and equipment to manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications.
• Complete repairs of mechanical and structural components on production lines to recover from equipment failures.
• Requisition and maintain an appropriate inventory of parts/supplies to facilitate timely repair of equipment.
• Complete work orders and required paperwork to the highest quality standards.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), company policies and procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness, striving for an accident-free workplace.

Qualifications/Skills

• Two + years related experience, preferably in food industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and skilled use of a variety of hand tools, precision hand tools, and measuring instruments required.
• Preferred competencies in welding, presses, grinders, basic fabrication, PLC logic.
• Knowledge of LOTO, GMPs, Confined Space, Hot Works, Hazardous/Regulated Waste, Electrical Safety, MSDS, OSHA and other environmental regulations and procedures.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Able to speak, write, and understand English.
• Able to work overtime when necessary.
• Flexible to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, weekends and holidays according to business needs.
• Able to perform various physical activities such as heavy lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods of time.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Able to balance while ascending/descending ladders and scaffolding using safety procedures.
• Able to twist, bend, lay, kneel, reach, and crouch at elevated and ground levels.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, schematics, service and operating manuals.