2nd Shift Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Mechanic

Provides for the inspections, maintenance and repair of the plant's machinery, grounds, buildings and equipment. This is the second level in the maintenance classification and is expected to perform job functions under minimum supervision.

Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday (3:00 PM - 1:30 AM). Training to take place on 1st Shift.

Responsibilities

• Provides maintenance support required to sustain continuous operation of production equipment.
• Performs major repairs and periodic maintenance to all plant equipment and assists in overhaul of equipment.
• Inspects and evaluates all equipment to determine repair/maintenance needs prior to hazards or downtime situations.
• Welds with a TIG welder on mild steel and has ability to use all types of welders with various materials.
• Performs boiler and water tower tests.
• Sets up and uses the plasma cutter properly and safely.
• Repairs and maintains compressed air system including filters and oils.
• Wires and troubleshoots a start/stop circuit and various wiring designs.
• Assembles, installs and maintains all pumps, positive, centrifugal diaphragm, etc.
• Changes, repairs, and maintains microswitches, photocells and proximity switches.
• Disassembles and installs brake, clutch and belts on Autolab machine.
• May be required to go to different shifts for training or provide training.
• Ensures compliance to quality, food safety, 5S, OSHA and HACCP support programs; assures conformity to all company, customer, & government standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully pass an oral/written test to demonstrate knowledge and skills required of the position.
• 1-3 years experience and demonstrated competency as a Maintenance Mechanic level III in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, basic math skills and ability to use basic gauges and measuring tools.
• High school diploma or GED.

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility. Must be able to move 75 pounds a distance of 25 feet or more at various frequencies and or intervals. Must be able to stand for an 8 10 hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks. May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment. The noise level is loud in the plant. Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.