Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC., an American Foods Group Company, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic at their Long Prairie, MN plant.

Responsibilities

• Identify and locate parts/part numbers from machinery or equipment manuals or parts catalogs (e.g., Cryovac, overhead chains, rail switches, conveyors, saws, etc.).
• Perform basic welding (e.g., primarily tig; and stick).
• Ability to identify good and bad welds.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance (e.g., grease bearings, lubricate, check fluid levels, replace filters, etc.) to ensure that machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Assemble, install, or repair plumbing (e.g., threading pipe), equipment or machinery to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair.
• Assemble, disassemble, repair, or replace defective equipment or parts (e.g., change belts, gearboxes, etc.).
• Perform basic hydraulics (e.g., change motors, make hoses, etc.).
• Complete necessary paperwork in EAM system (PM sheets, work orders, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of electrical components and operation.
• Absorb and apply training: Safety, SQF, GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, Food Defense, SSOPs, Lock out tag out, Forklift, Pallet Jack.
• Assist in performing maintenance on scale equipment (e.g., portable, floor, and matrix - hot/cold) in applicable area(s).
• Perform basic forklift maintenance (change tires, replace bushings, etc.).
• Notify lead or supervisor of any malfunctions or repairs needed.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to successfully complete training: Safety, SQF, GMPs, HACCP, SOPs, Food Defense, SSOPs, Lock out tag out, Forklift, Pallet Jack.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience using hand and power tools, precision measuring tools and the ability to read and work from drawings and blueprints.