Machinist - 1st Shift

If you are interested in joining a growing company with popular retail brands such as Red Baron®, Tony's®, and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; bibigo® and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks, this full-time position in a food manufacturing environment offers opportunities for advancement.

Pay

$35 - $38.50 per hour

Schedule

1st shift, 7 am - 3 pm

Benefits

• Weekly Friday pay
• Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year
• 7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year
• Comprehensive benefit package, including:
  • 3 health plans
  • 2 dental plans
  • 2 vision plans
  • Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% company match
  • Short- and long-term disability plans
  • Numerous company-paid benefits, including financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on conveyor systems and production machines; troubleshoot malfunctions
• Setup and tear down equipment; perform major repairs, construction, fabrication, and installation of new plant equipment
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments
• Remove defective parts by dismantling components using hoists and hand and power tools
• Perform minor to major maintenance repairs including lifting, positioning, and fastening objects using hand tools, power tools, and welding on food equipment to food-safe specifications
• Perform advanced maintenance duties using hoists and hand and power tools, such as:
  • Reading mechanical schematics
  • Cutting and keying a shaft
  • Broaching a sprocket
  • Changing gear heads
  • Welding stainless metal
  • Using a metal sheer and metal bender
  • Cutting and crimping ends on hydraulic hose
  • Cutting and lacing belting
• Help control downtime by informing production workers of routine maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance
• Work in a safe manner with a sense of urgency while maintaining a safe and orderly work area
• Participate in and successfully complete management-assigned training directed at increasing job-related trade skills
• Train lower-level maintenance employees to keep all equipment in good repair and regularly serviced
• Fabricate equipment used for processing and packaging, such as:
  • Fabricating guards, doors, and steps
  • Using a lathe for shaft and sprocket creation
  • Fabricating air cylinder mounts, sensor mounts, and conveyors
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety shoes or rubber boots

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred
• 5+ years of related experience
• Operating knowledge of machine shop-related equipment and CNC programming preferred
• Trade school education or vocational training preferred
• Experience in tool and die work required
• Welding experience required
• Advanced mechanical knowledge, electrical, and basic to advanced building skills
• Ability to read and interpret safety documents, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment
• Ability to complete work orders and enter required paperwork into a computer
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate professionally with co-workers and supervisors
• Must be able to lift up to ninety (90) lbs.