Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Reports to: Manager - Maintenance FLSA Status: Full-time, Hourly Pay: $27.06 per hour, with a shift differential of $1.00 for hours after 5pm Schedule: 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Job Description This position is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability by repairing and maintaining a wide range of processing equipment across the facility. Position Essential Responsibilities & Duties Ensure safety and food-safety by following all company, OSHA, and government rules and procedures including Lock-out / Tag-out / Try procedures (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), personal safety, and food safety/SQF program standards. Effectively support the Preventative Maintenance (PM) program with a goal of continually reducing unscheduled downtime. Troubleshoot, diagnose, and develop sustainable solutions for issues with equipment to include PLC controlled equipment, plant electrical, hydraulic/pneumatic, and mechanical systems including motors, instrumentation, distribution, and feed control systems. Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted. Maintain complete records of work performed using software, work orders and detailed logs. Assist with equipment changeovers and line startups, troubleshooting issues as needed. Identify required parts and maintain current inventories, and parts reorder lists. Act with a Continuous Improvement mindset seeking areas of opportunity for improvement and participating in cross-functional CI focused projects. Complete daily tasks independently; reporting out at the end of shift with an e-mailed shift report. Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480v, 3 phase motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and read and interpret electrical drawings. Additional responsibilities and duties as assigned by the Maintenance Leadership team. Job Qualifications Required High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Associate degree and/or Technical School certification or training in basic electricity/mechanical is preferred but not required. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted. Basic computer skills – including but not limited to Microsoft office and Apple products. Must be able to pass all pre-employment exams: video interview, personality exam, physical exam, mechanical aptitude exam. Preferred 3+ years' experience maintaining manufacturing systems and equipment in an automated facility as well as training/experience with compressed air systems, water heaters, pneumatics, and hydraulics. Basic refrigeration knowledge. Working knowledge of and ability to troubleshoot PLC's, VFD's and HMI's. Ability to work and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes. Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions with a high level of detail and accuracy. Willingness to learn and grow through experience and training. Physical Requirements Ability to work 10+ hour shifts, lift 55+ pounds, stand, climb, and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time, perform repetitive motions, and work in an environment with varying degrees of temperatures and humidity. #J-18808-Ljbffr