Maintenance Mechanic

Individual will perform preventative/predictive maintenance, repairs and improvements on industrial equipment in an automated food processing facility while keeping a high regard for employee safety, food quality and machine efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensures self and coworkers are compliant with all safety rules and regulations (LOTO, fall protection, hot work, etc.)
• Perform uptime and downtime inspections, lubrications, and preventative maintenance
• Utilize predictive technologies such as thermal imaging, vibration analysis, and ultrasonics to gain an understanding of machine condition and estimated lifespan
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective work on all mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems within the facility
• Identify and execute improvements on equipment, documentation, work systems, and processes
• Collaborates with different levels of employees in various departments of the facility through face-to-face, telephone, email and radio communications
• Provide training and development to operators and other maintenance personnel
• Research system and component specifications using equipment manuals, schematics, parts breakdowns, online information, and vendor communication
• Dismantle and reassemble complex pieces of machinery in an efficient, precise and reliable manner
• Operates cutting, welding, and various other fabrication equipment to cut, form, and/or join materials
• Creates/modifies work orders in Computerized Maintenance Management System, and documents details of work performed
• Submits parts requests
• Escalate technical, procedural, and personnel related issues to direct lead or supervisor as necessary
• Work with moral integrity on a consistent basis
• Performs other assigned duties and projects

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Technical degree and three years or more of related experience and/or training in a production/manufacturing environment is preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Effective English communication is a must, bilingual is preferred
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations is preferred

Physical Demands

• Stand and/or walk for up to 12-hour shift
• Drive vehicles
• Climb on a ladder or scaffolding to heights in excess of 10’, balance, and work above the shoulders frequently
• Bend/stoop, kneel, crouch, and squat frequently for extended periods of time
• Use both hands for frequent grasping and occasional fine manipulation and fingering
• Occasionally carry and lift up to 50 pounds above the shoulders
• Occasionally push or pull various items, such as equipment, filters, motors, tools, and compressors pumps up to 75 pounds
• Work at heights
• Tolerate required personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes, work gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, dust masks, and safety harnesses on a continuous basis
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Moving mechanical parts
• Heights
• Rapidly flashing lights
• Low visibility areas
• High decibel machinery
• Heavy forklift traffic
• Uncomfortably warm or cold environments

Pay

$29.87 - $33.06 an hour. Final Compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Schedule

This position is scheduled for second shift, from 2:00 PM to 12:30 AM. Schedule may vary based on business needs.

Benefits

• On-site Café – Convenient dining with fresh meal options
• On-Site Gym – Stay active and healthy with access to our fully equipped fitness center
• Exclusive Product Discounts – Enjoy special savings on our products as part of our team!
• Growth & Career Advancement – Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Professional Mentorship – Learn from experienced professionals and grow your network