Maintenance Mechanic

Position Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support our production and processing equipment at our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Westfield, NY. This is a union position with a pay rate of $25.54 per hour.

Where You'll Work

This position functions out of our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Westfield, NY.

What You'll Do

• Maintenance of production and processing equipment, refrigeration, boiler room, waste plant, building maintenance, and seasonal preparation.
• Ensures high quality and safety standards are met.
• Demonstrate expertise with the maintenance requirements of plant processing, production, and seasonal operations through a thorough and continuing evaluation of production, processing, and seasonal requirements, techniques, procedures, facilities, and equipment.
• Maintain constant contact with production and processing operators and supervision to obtain maximum machine uptime.
• Train other mechanics in the proper setup, adjustment, and maintenance of production, processing, and seasonal support equipment and supervise them to accomplish maintenance requirements.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs and suggest modifications to the Plant Engineer for approval.
• Recommend and initiate changes to improve equipment operating performance and perform job estimates.
• Assure that maintenance operations are carried out within established housekeeping and sanitation procedures, and applicable government regulations.
• Participate in all regular meetings as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• Demonstrate ability to safely work on and around complex, highly automated machinery in a non-temperature regulated environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively present to other maintenance supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Cross-functional demonstrated skills in Electrical, PLC, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, motion control, and mechanical systems.
• Experience in food manufacturing desired.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma a plus.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Able to work all shifts in a 24x7 operation.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of (5) five years related, applicable experience with machine maintenance and repair.
• Solid record of safety and continuous improvement in an industrial setting.

Qualifications

Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. Welch's offers more than just a job - it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact with a passionate community.