Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure safe and efficient operations. This role requires mechanical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Schedule: 5:30 AM 2:30 PM

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Experience: Minimum 2 years in the food industry required

Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and building systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Install, adjust, and replace parts to restore equipment functionality.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment performance.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify potential issues and recommend solutions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and environmental standards.
• Assist in equipment upgrades, modifications, and new installations.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and improve efficiency.
• Maintain tools, manage parts inventory, and keep work areas clean and safe.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or similar role (2+ years in the food industry required).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical work.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to lift [X lbs.] and work in physically demanding environments.

Preferred Skills

• Welding and fabrication experience.
• PLC troubleshooting knowledge.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).