Senior Maintenance Mechanic 1st Shift

HOURS

HOURS ARE FROM 5:00AM - 5:15PM on a 2-2-3 work schedule (2 days on, then 2 days off, then work 3 days, followed by the opposite the following week.)

About the Role

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic reports to the shift supervisor and involves highly skilled troubleshooting and preventative maintenance, and repair of complex electro-mechanical equipment, including electronic controls, conveyor systems, production machinery, and support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment performance, troubleshoot to isolate the problem, determine (and perform) actions needed to restore the system to performance specifications
• Lead the diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment issues, using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to enhance equipment performance and minimize downtime
• Identify and replace defective components, ensuring high standards of machinery operation
• Participate as necessary in new projects to install or improve the safety and performance of existing and new equipment
• Mentor and assist junior mechanics, fostering skill development and troubleshooting capabilities

Requirements

Position includes an $8000.00 bonus ($3000 paid out after 6 months and the remaining $5000 to be dispersed at your one-year anniversary with Home Market Foods.)

What You'll Do

• Maximize uptime utilizing expert knowledge and troubleshooting techniques with electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls, variable speed controllers, robotics, automated packaging machinery, process equipment including pumps, valves, meters and mixing equipment
• Analyze equipment performance, troubleshoot to isolate the problem, determine (and perform) actions needed to restore the system to performance specifications
• Lead the diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment issues, using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to enhance equipment performance and minimize downtime
• Identify and replace defective components, ensuring high standards of machinery operation
• Participate as necessary in new projects to install or improve the safety and performance of existing and new equipment
• Mentor and assist junior mechanics, fostering skill development and troubleshooting capabilities

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of maintenance experience, ideally including experience at an OEM or similar
• Expert in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs of industrial equipment and facilities including working knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and facility systems (hot water, compressed air, refrigeration)
• Experience in food processing required; experience with packaging machinery preferred
• MA Fireman 2 License and/or Ammonia Operator 1 Certification preferred
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic power systems, conveyor systems, or control systems
• Knowledge of PLC’s is required
• Initiative, critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgement and decision making, persistence, attention to detail, adaptability, flexibility, concern for others and leadership
• Utilize CMMS, identify trends, and use data to drive improvements to the preventative maintenance process
• Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP/GMP) requirements
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and repair instruction
• Requires strong communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal), as well as the ability to calculate figures and amounts as needed
• Ability to learn new information quickly (i.e. maintenance and administrative technology, changes in controls)
• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Bilingual English-Spanish skills are a bonus

Skills

• Welding/fabrication
• Machine tools (lathe, Bridgeport, drill press)

Benefits

• Top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Plan and Gym Reimbursement
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• College Scholarship for dependents
• Bonus Program
• 401k Company Match
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Relocation Assistance
• Employee Bonus Referral Program
• Community Impact Opportunities
• Team Events and Seasonal Workplace Gatherings