Machinist

About the role

Maintain and operate machinery and mechanical equipment, perform maintenance tasks, and train lower-level maintenance employees.

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; performs 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 and 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, cut & key a shaft, broach a sprocket, change gear head, weld stainless metal, use a metal sheer, use a metal bender, cut & crimp ends on hydraulic hose and cut & lace belting
• Help control downtime by informing production workers of routine maintenance techniques, 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
• Responsible for the training of lower-level maintenance employees in keeping all equipment in good repair and regularly serviced
• Perform fabrication of equipment used for processing and packaging such as fabricating guards, doors, and steps, using a lathe for shaft and sprocket creation, and fabricate air cylinder mounts, sensor mounts, and conveyors

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, two-year degree in specialized maintenance trade preferred and 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 the required paperwork into a computer
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate in a professional manner with co-workers and supervisors
• Must be able to lift up to ninety (90) lbs.

Qualifications

• 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 the required paperwork into a computer
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to communicate in a professional manner with co-workers and supervisors
• Must be able to lift up to ninety (90) lbs.

Skills

• Advanced mechanical knowledge
• Electrical knowledge
• Building skills
• Reading and interpreting safety documents, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• High-speed manufacturing equipment experience
• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers and supervisors
• Ability to lift up to ninety (90) lbs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Package, including:
• - 3 Health Plans
• - 2 Dental Plans
• - 2 Vision Plans
• Immediately vesting 401k with up to 4% Company Match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Multiple company-paid benefits, including, financial planning, employee assistance program, life insurance, virtual physical therapy assistance, and caregiving support

Pay

Weekly Friday pay

Schedule

Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off your first year

7 paid holidays and 2 personal days each year