Maintenance Mechanic

Overview We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing various equipment and machinery within our facility, ensuring that they are in proper working order to support our operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision. Essential Job Functions Diagnoses equipment and machinery failures or problems and take corrective action with minimal supervision Performs advanced electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic repairs and adjustment Capable of handling plant startup, boiler room and refrigeration system. Utilize work jobs, breakdown report, work orders, and preventative maintenance logs Performs fabrication of equipment used for processing and packaging. Assist in the installation of new plant equipment Assist production personnel with mechanical, electrical or other operational problems on any plant equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and lubrication on production machinery and other plant equipment and facilities in accordance with the preventative maintenance program as assigned. Perform and properly complete Lock Out/ Tag Out and Hot Work Tickets as needed. Food Safety Responsibilities All employees are required to immediately report and assist in the elimination or control of any food safety issues they observe to their supervisor Monitors and enforces cGMPs Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Pre-requisite programs Education and Certification Requirements Experience in food production line equipment maintenance Welding, Soldering and fabrication knowledge Ammonia refrigeration system knowledge highly desirable Language Requirement Ability to understand written and oral direction in English and/or Spanish. Physical Requirement Frequently lift and carry 10-50 lbs. Occasionally lift and carry 50-100 lbs. Ability to occasionally climb an industrial ladder Regularly lift, stand, walk, and use hands to fingers Must be able to work in a loud environment with appropriate hearing protection. Ability to walk through production areas. Exposure to temperature change. Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception. Schedule 1st shift Occasionally be available to work on weekends. Supervisor: Maintenance Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full-time #J-18808-Ljbffr