Mechanic 2

About the Role

This role supports production by safely maintaining equipment to produce the highest quality. You will diagnose and repair simple and complex manufacturing equipment issues and perform routine maintenance tasks.

Bonduelle Americas is a certified B Corp inviting people to embrace a flexitarian lifestyle with an expanding portfolio of plant-rich products. We operate four facilities and employ nearly 3,000 Associates in the US. As a valued member of our company, you will work in a mission-driven environment aimed at preserving the planet’s resources while providing healthy plant-based products to millions of consumers around the world.

Responsibilities

• Follow good manufacturing practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Perform basic mechanical adjustments like tensioning drive belts, conveyor belts, tracking belts and chains.
• Work safely around moving equipment and conveyors in a wet environment.
• Be proficient in the use of standard hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, bearing pullers, etc.
• Perform building mechanical repairs such as overhead door track and panel replacement, concrete work, and chain link repairs.
• Change motors, pulleys, gear boxes and belting.
• Perform simple plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains, replacing faucets, and toilet repairs.
• Troubleshoot simple mechanical systems such as chain drives and pumps.
• Perform scheduled and emergency repairs on all equipment and building structures (i.e. pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, electrical, plumbing).
• Replace slicer, cutter, dicer blade assemblies and perform necessary adjustments.
• Read piping diagrams and identify the function of various components for air and water distribution systems.
• Handle blade housing and lock out/tag out equipment as necessary.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as grinders, cut-off saws, power tools, ladders, etc.
• Comply with SQF Regulatory Programs.
• Read and complete work orders, paperwork, specification books, schematics, and manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold environment.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of chain drive sprocket and gearbox.
• Working knowledge of cleaning and degreasing techniques.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; bilingual preferred.
• Understanding of safety guidelines, efficiencies, and downtime.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, cross-train, and multitask in multiple positions.
• At least 1 year of experience and basic mechanical skills.
• GED/High School Diploma.

About the Company

We aim to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people’s well-being and planet health. Since 1853, the family business has already crossed seven generations, with a drive that has stood the test of time: to create solutions to offer the consumer the best of what nature gives us. Offering high-quality plants from sustainable agriculture, harvested at the height of their maturity and with very little processing, our promise is possible thanks to the work of close proximity and mutual trust with our 2,000 farmer partners, all over the world. Behind our three brands (Bonduelle, Cassegrain, Globus), 9,000 employees and a whole ecosystem of stakeholders are committed to contributing to a balanced, sustainable, and affordable diet for as many people as possible.