Wet End Mechanic 2 (Crew A)

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures there is no injury to self or others by following safe work practices (including Standard Operating Procedures) and policies.
• Food Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
• Attends and participates in all training activities for the position. Ensures the acquired skills and knowledge are applied.
• Ensures sanitation of equipment and housekeeping of the entire facility.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Must be a team player and help to meet operational goals.
• Conducts oneself in a professional manner and ensures that personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job functions while representing the Company.
• Performs all such other duties as may be reasonably assigned by Manager.
• Under the direction of the maintenance team lead and supervisor, as well as other qualified maintenance department personnel, installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains plant equipment.
• Responds to mechanical line calls, completes assigned work orders, plans and schedules additional work as needed.
• Ensures spare parts are available for plant systems and orders parts as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean, organized and operable fashion.
• Accurately fills out and maintains the daily log.
• Communicates with Supervisors, Shift Managers, Team Leaders and other department personnel regarding equipment and/or line conditions.
• Able to read and understand training materials, operation and maintenance manuals, equipment shop drawings related to the task, and complete paperwork in a timely manner.
• Utilize unscheduled/scheduled downtimes maximizing opportunity work time.
• Ensures work area is maintained in a sanitary condition to comply with good manufacturing practices for food plants.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1.5+ years of relevant experience
• Successfully completed the Job Skill Evaluation to begin training in the position.
• Completed the Structured Job Training program within the recommended timeframe to remain in the position permanently.
• Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculate percentages to make proper adjustments and calibrations, as required.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English in a manner to successfully complete job duties.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to demonstrate manual and physical dexterity.
• Ability to work with hazardous and corrosive chemicals in small areas.
• Ability to tell time and be able to convert regular time to military time.
• Ability to use a computer and successfully navigate through various applications. Proficient at computer system data entry.
• Ability to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in extreme environments (cold, hot, humid, and slippery).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify hazards and report to appropriate personnel.
• Acceptable attendance record.
• Acceptable safety record.
• Ability to work in stressful situations.
• AAS in Industrial Maintenance (or equivalent), or two years of experience in facility or plant maintenance.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with Team Leaders, operators, supervisors, managers, support personnel, and peers in a professional manner.
• Ability to read and understand drawings (mechanical, isometric, exploded view).
• Working knowledge of general and job-specific safety practices.
• Forklift, scissor lift, and snorkel lift trained.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
• Understanding of welding procedures and experience in one of the following: Arc, TIG (Heliarc), MIG (gas metal arc), Wire Feed, or Gas.
• Ability to supply own hand tools, as noted in the minimum tool list.
• Ability to comprehend and retain written procedures.
• Understanding of hand and power tools.