Maintenance Mechanic-3rd Shift

Maintenance Mechanic-3rd Shift

Work Location: Fairfield Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs. The Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, maintain, and repair food processing and packaging equipment. Including packaging filling and sealing machines, bucket scales, conveyors, motors, robotics, hoists, sorters, labelers, scanners, roller beds, and utility equipment utilizing predictive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the factory business goals and objectives. Ways you will make a difference Maintain and repair food processing and packaging equipment and associated components. Installs and maintains gearboxes, shafts, bearings, bushings, sprockets, sheaves, belts, and general mechanical equipment. Performs equipment lubrication. Installs and maintains electric motors, motor starters, sensors, switches, and general electric/electronic devices. Troubleshoots and maintains pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Analyzes mechanical operations of production equipment and initiates maintenance and repair actions as needed. Uses Computerized Maintenance Management System to report completed work. Generates parts requisitions using parts inventory control system. Completes preventive maintenance routines as assigned. Identifies root cause of problems. Proposes and implements solutions. Perform other duties as assigned. Skills that will make you successful Basic mathematical skills. Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions. Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals. Promote teamwork; possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed. Experiences that will support your success Strong mechanical aptitude. Able to perform precision alignment of pumps, motors, gearboxes, sprockets, and sheaves. Experience with troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic systems, air compressors, hydraulic systems, mechanical power, pumps, gearboxes, valves, heat exchangers, and mechanical components. Ability to perform basic electrical troubleshooting. Experience completing preventive maintenance activities. Welding experience preferred (MIG, TIG). Understanding of shop equipment (mill, lathe, grinder, bend, break, shear, and press). Able to work with minimum supervision and be results driven, proactive, able to work effectively individually and within a team. Excellent communication skills, able to clearly articulate issues, opportunities and risk. Ability to analyze problems and error conditions, identify root causes, and implement viable long-term solutions. Versed in lock-out/tag-out procedures. What We Offer At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Compensation $38.15 per hour plus a $2.00 per hour shift differential.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.