MECHANIC A

About the role

Mechanic A is a subject matter expert in automation or industrial processes, requiring a detailed understanding and application of all machinery in process and packaging operations within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform preventative maintenance conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading statistical process control (SPC) charts and data.
• Make programming improvements on controls process programable logic controller (PLC) human machine interfacing (HMI).
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, maintaining high quality standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Train and develop junior level mechanics or those in apprenticeship programs.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with the required information.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assisting in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow all required work safe practices, including but not limited to: Lockout-tag out requirements and wearing of all required Personal Protective Equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe chemical handling and fall restraints.
• Troubleshoot repair or replace trouble shoot programable logic controller (PLC’s) & micro switches, in relationship to high-speed packaging equipment.
• Collaborating with production and quality teams.
• Familiarity with Food Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department Agriculture (USDA) and other food safety regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required.
• Advanced Technology Certification and or Competency Based Education (SACA) Smart Automation Credential Alliance.
• Minimum (7) years' experience maintaining/repairing a variety of technical equipment and machines.
• Experience in dairy required.
• Able to inspect equipment, identify potential issues, and take corrective action to prevent failures or downtime.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and overhauling pumps and process valves.
• Proficient in reading ladder logic and utilizing PLCs for troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Ability to do basic welding.
• Advanced math skills preferred.
• Skilled in programming field component devices and adjusting proportional integral derivative (PID) loops.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet and Artificial Systems-Interface communication.
• Proficient at using and training other technicians on all types of electrical meters.
• Proficient in laser alignment tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve: Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts. Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather). Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely.