Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, steam, water, waste and pneumatic systems/components found in food manufacturing equipment related to all packaging, processing, filling and facility systems (industrial refrigeration, compressed air and high-pressure steam systems, pumps, heat exchangers, boiler and water treatment/conditioning systems, homogenizers, emulsifiers, etc.)
• 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

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• 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
• Work and communicate in an environment with moving mechanical parts and loud noise requiring hearing protection
• 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
• Visual abilities include close, distant, and color vision
• Able to adjust to changing demands and environments quickly