Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Key Requirements

• You are 18 years of age or older.
• You have a High School Degree or equivalent.
• You have 2+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.
• You have experience with mechanical and/or electrical repair.
• You have knowledge of fabrication, machine shop tools, hydraulics and/or pneumatics.
• You have the ability to read and follow schematics, electrical diagrams, and blueprints.
• You must be able to lift to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• You enjoy working as a part of a larger team to make an impact.
• Safety is a priority to you.
• You take pride in the work you do, with every detail, whether big or small.
• You care about being a part of your community.
• LME (Limited Maintenance Electrical) License is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Observe all company safety policies and procedures and maintain good housekeeping, GMP, and Global Food Safety practices.
• Changeover, repair, and troubleshoot all plant production equipment.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures.
• Identify and diagnose complex problems with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic issues on all associated equipment (conveyors, compressors, chillers, programmable controllers, robots).
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them by checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
• Dismantle and reassemble machines to fit or replace necessary parts.
• Able to perform preventative maintenance based on Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner and complete maintenance reports as required.
• Maintain plant equipment to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Able to work with vendors and/or contractors as required.
• Ensure spare parts or services are ordered 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.
• Investigate electrical and instrument equipment failures and develop action plans to eliminate repetitive failures.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.