Title Maintenance Mechanic

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size.

About the role

The Maintenance Mechanic controls the efficient operation of all plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses all maintenance failures.
• Uses assembly drawings, P&ID’s and manuals to tune equipment for operation, uses electrical (VFD’s, SCR’s, motor starters) and logic (PLC, SLC) principles to solve equipment problems.
• Uses basic plumbing, metal working and general facilities and building maintenance knowledge as needed.
• Works with operating devices such as gages, RTD’s, pressure transmitters, I/P’s and vortex flow meters.
• Trains new Associates and team members on required skill sets for Maintenance.
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Operates Rich’s SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Team Leader.
• Will be required to work with and train operations Associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operations as needed with production.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 3-5 years experience in food processing, working with standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with highly sophisticated control systems.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to train other Associates in Maintenance operations.
• Desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team.
• Proficiency on Rich’s SCADA system.
• General mechanical knowledge and electrical and logic principle knowledge.
• Basic plumbing, metalworking and general facilities/building maintenance knowledge.
• Awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines.
• Awareness of and the ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines.
• Understanding of proper machine operating and adjusting procedures.
• Ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams, as assigned.

Pay

Annual Range/Hourly Rate: $43.00 - $43.00