Maintenance Mechanic 3rd Shift

About the role

This position is responsible for all assigned tasks related to ensuring the safe and appropriate operation of equipment by proper diagnosis, repair and maintenance of the operating condition of production/processing machinery and other mechanical equipment and buildings.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery, mechanical equipment and computerized systems, such as pumps, conveyor systems, and motors, in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, operating manuals, or manufacturer’s specifications.
• Confer with operators and observe, test, and evaluate operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose cause of malfunction.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
• Repair, replace, adjust, and align components of machinery and equipment.
• Clean and lubricate parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Test-run repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.
• Fabricate replacement parts.
• Weld to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.
• Order or requisition parts and materials.
• Repair and replace electrical wiring and components.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Work on AC/DC power and control voltages.
• Maintain basic computer skills to perform maintenance and repair on computer-controlled machinery.
• Work on PLC controls, VFD drives and demonstrate a good understanding of instrumentation.
• Effectively troubleshoot electrical, mechanical and process issues in an independent manner.
• Communicate effectively and work well with all employees, visitors and vendors.
• Work reliably and be available to work any shift and holidays, including overtime as required.
• Perform other duties as may be required.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal communication skills.
• Understand and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Promptly report any unsafe working conditions.
• Promptly report all potential quality and food safety hazards to management.
• Comply with all of Saputo’s food safety, quality programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate integrity in all business activities with employees, visitors and vendors.
• Maintain reliable and consistent attendance and be available to work any shift, overtime or holidays as required; may be required to cover the absence of key personnel.

Requirements

• High School graduate plus a minimum of two (2) years’ industrial maintenance experience within Dairy, Food, and/or Beverage industry or a combination of experience, formal training and education.
• Working knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Effective troubleshooting skills; must be able to systematically diagnose electrical and/or mechanical problems.
• Working knowledge of AC & DC power and control voltages, PLC, VFD drives and process instrumentation.
• Basic computer hardware and software skills.

Pay

$38.34 - $45.89