Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the production equipment and plant facility in a conscientious and reliable manner, consistent with Company / USDA / FDA standards. Successful candidate will have extensive knowledge and experience in developing and managing maintenance systems and activities to ensure superior food safe products while maximizing equipment uptime. Will ensure compliance to company policies, safety standards, federal and state environmental standards and regulations and drive industry best practices including PM and Environmental programs. This position is a direct report to the Maintenance Manager.

Location: Lewisville TX 75057

Shift: 2am, 4am, 6am start time until finish; facility is open 24 hours 7 days a week 365 days a year

Pay: DOE $22+ hourly Weekly Pay! TEMP-HIRE

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Start up and operate production machinery and equipment. Must understand all production machine functions.

• Respond in a timely manner to calls at the production lines.

• Participation in facility maintenance and preventive maintenance programs

• Follow all safety procedures and participate in safety training. Maintain safe and efficient use of electrical meters, gauges and use basic tools for the task. Report any injury or accident immediately to supervisory and/or any unsafe condition

• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC knowledge prefer, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.

• Diagnose problems, repair, and achieve to root cause analysis.

• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities

• Perform a variety of preventative maintenance on machine parts, pumps, motors, pneumatic, hydraulic systems and related plant and facility equipment.

• Able to rebuild cylinders, valves, pumps and at times fabricate parts for emergency breakdown

Essential Job Functions:

• Completes work orders and responds to maintenance calls in timely manner

• Inventories spare parts and reports usage; suggests re-orders to Manager

• Performs basic repairs within office facility on furniture, HVAC, restroom fixtures repairs, unclog drains, lighting, and other systems within facility.

• Maintains neat and orderly work area; properly maintains tools

• Troubleshooting identifying worn parts & rebuilding machine assemblies, pumps, valves, actuators, and any other equipment

• Basic understanding of Root Cause Analysis

Skills | Knowledge | Abilities:

• Mechanical / Electrical skills. Must be able to read wire diagrams, schematic, and logic Ladder.

• Initiative-taking, confident, energetic and possess the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

• Technically oriented, comfortable around machinery and plant environment

• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with individuals at all levels of the organization and outside of the organization.

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple projects and deadlines

• Experience in Cooling Tower a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as food grade grease, oils and/or noise. Seasonal exposure to weather elements includes, but is not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity

• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks such as working around mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemical hazards, and electrical hazards

• Position requires the daily ability to stand, sitting at a desk, walkthrough around the production lines and plant; carrying packages up to 75 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; reaching and kneeling daily. Requires the ability to see, hear and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette

• Ability to work at heights 20 feet or higher

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Company Description

A True Partner in Your Success:
Ascend staffing has been connecting great people with great opportunities for over 50 years. Many of our talented workers stay with us for years because they like what they get from Ascend.

What We Offer:
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit and Debit Card Payment Options
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life and Short-term Disability Insurance

Our Purpose Statement:
Our purpose is to partner with employees, clients, and the community to create opportunities for growth and mutual success.

The Ascend Difference:
We do what we say we will do.
We are direct and transparent.
We find real opportunities with great employers.
We support our talent every step of the way.
We make a difference in people’s lives.

How We Help You:
Our recruiters aren’t just about filling jobs. They are about helping you achieve your goals. We put thousands of people to work every year in temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct hire placements.

We are always looking for great people. Apply today!

Company Description

A True Partner in Your Success:\r\nAscend staffing has been connecting great people with great opportunities for over 50 years. Many of our talented workers stay with us for years because they like what they get from Ascend. \r\n\r\nWhat We Offer:\r\nWeekly Pay\r\nDirect Deposit and Debit Card Payment Options\r\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Coverage\r\nLife and Short-term Disability Insurance\r\n\r\nOur Purpose Statement:\r\nOur purpose is to partner with employees, clients, and the community to create opportunities for growth and mutual success.\r\n\r\nThe Ascend Difference:\r\nWe do what we say we will do.\r\nWe are direct and transparent.\r\nWe find real opportunities with great employers.\r\nWe support our talent every step of the way.\r\nWe make a difference in people’s lives.\r\n\r\nHow We Help You:\r\nOur recruiters aren’t just about filling jobs. They are about helping you achieve your goals. We put thousands of people to work every year in temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct hire placements.\r\n\r\nWe are always looking for great people. Apply today!