Maintenance Mechanic

Main Responsibilities

• Observes all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping, GMP and Global Food Safety practices
• Changeover, repair and troubleshoot all plant production equipment
• Support of equipment installation, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications
• Identify complex problems with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic issues on all associated equipment (conveyors, compressors, chillers, programmable controllers, robots); review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Able to understand and complete Preventative Maintenance based on Preventative Maintenance schedules
• Determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Identify the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the job
• Responsive to maintenance requests in a timely manner and complete maintenance reports as required
• Maintain plant equipment to ensure maximum efficiency
• Work with vendors and/or contractors as required
• Ensure spare parts or services are ordered as required
• Make required changes or adjustments as required
• Implement operational improvements (spoilage, downtime, line speeds, etc.)
• Train others to operate equipment and produce products safely and efficiently
• Maintain organization of spare parts
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor
• Continuously monitor and physically inspect production equipment
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them- checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
• Dismantle and reassemble machines to fit or replace necessary parts
• Conduct electrical repairs (i.e., wiring)
• Rebuild/ fabrication of equipment
• Welding stainless steel (tubing, rods), black iron and other related materials
• Complete work orders
• Complete routine maintenance tasks
• Complete special projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• You are 18 years of age or older
• You enjoy working as a part of a larger team to make an impact
• Ensuring a safe work environment is a priority to you
• You take pride in the work you do, with every detail, whether big or small
• You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently
• You have manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance
• You have knowledge of fabrication, machine shop tools, welding, hydraulics and/or pneumatics
• You have ability to read and follow schematics, electrical diagrams, and blueprints
• LME (Limited Maintenance Electrical) License preferred
• EPA Refrigeration Certification preferred