Maintenance Mechanic - 6a-6p shift

Job summary

A Maintenance Mechanic conducts troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance services to equipment throughout the plant, builds and assembles new equipment, performs preventative maintenance services and general building maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all legislated and relevant laws and regulations for safety and quality including lockout tag out, GMP, HACCP, Allergen and Blommer specific policies and procedures.
• Maintain work area and equipment, ensure clean, sanitary and orderly conditions, and apply 5S principals.
• Ensure tools and equipment is in good working order; report any defective materials, missing or damaged tools to the supervisor.
• Correctly complete any required reports or paperwork such as production data sheets, order documentation.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, tanks and production machines.
• Observe equipment concerns and initiate corrective action/repair.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Respond timely to any mechanical breakdown.
• Troubleshoot and locate source of problem by observation, testing, talking with operator.
• Remove defective parts using power tools and other equipment.
• Repair to prevent reoccurrence.
• Assemble modified and new equipment for operation as instructed.
• Fabricate repair parts to maintain existing equipment or make approved modifications using machine shop equipment.
• Report equipment parts usage from stock to ensure accurate inventory; notify department supervisor of any parts and supplies needing to be ordered.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job.
• Document all work to ensure accurate maintenance records, ensure production operation is aware of status of equipment and improve overall communication between shifts.
• Operate within the core values of respect and care for others.

  Physical Requirements

  • Must stand, walk for prolonged periods of time;
  • Climb stairs;
  • Regularly required to bend, stoop, reach;
  • Lift in excess of 75 lbs. on an occasional basis;
  • Exposed to varying temperatures hot/cold;
  • Exposure to loud noise on regular basis.

  Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements

  • Comply with all legislated and relevant laws and regulations for safety and quality including lockout tag out, GMP’s, HACCP, Allergen and Blommer specific policies and procedures;
  • Must wear uniform, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hair net, beard net, safety gear specific to work activity, when on plant floor.

  Performance Expectations

  • Communicate with others to address issues and coordinate work activities;
  • Operate with a focus on safety and quality, while maintaining a sanitary work environment.
  • Comply with all safety and quality policies and procedures;
  • Have a thorough understanding of each production process and products including components and functions;
  • Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition;
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct.

  Skills and Work Experience Requirements

  • Three (3) years’ experience in production machine repair, shop tools and welding experience.
  • Use of calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
  • Employee must be able to accomplish the Essential Duties and Responsibilities to be competent in the job.
  • Basic use of computer, tablet, scanner, iPad for recording information.
  • Able to read and write English to review and prepare shipment paperwork/documents.
  • Able to drive forklift to move product.