Production Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance MechanicThe Maintenance Mechanics serve our internal customers by maintaining and repairing the company's facility and production equipment according to established company standards to ensure the safety, reliability and functionality of the facility and equipment.Job Duties:Diagnoses and troubleshoots problems with company equipment (e.g. production equipment, warehouse bay doors, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems); repairs equipment according to established company standards.Performs preventative maintenance (e.g. lubrication of machines, conveyor belt replacement) on company equipment according to established guidelines.Adheres to all company policies, standards and procedures (e.g. OSHA and safety requirements, AIB and Pepsi standards, Federal/State/Local laws); wears all required personal protective equipment.Performs changeovers on production line equipment to ensure that equipment is set up correctly according to established standards to minimize downtime during production runs.Communicates with: co-workers regarding repair status on equipment; internal customers regarding equipment repair needs; supervisor regarding equipment repair issues.Completes preventative maintenance records, work order forms, time-off requests and other required paperwork according to established standards.Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as needed to meet workload demands. Performs other related duties as required.Orders parts and maintains parts inventory.Maintains cleanliness of work area and assists in the organization of the maintenance shop (e.g. cleans up spills, properly disposes of used parts, disposes of trash and recycling in appropriate containers).Education: High School degree, GED or equivalent degree; trade school diploma or vocational training required; associate's degree in industrial maintenance repair, electronics, or related field strongly preferred.Experience: 5-7 years of previous production maintenance mechanic experience required.Computer Skills: Ability to operate a computerOther Requirements: Knowledge of: beverage industry; basic mechanical principles including basic knowledge electrical, mechanical, programmable logic control (PLC) and hydraulics systems; lock out, tag out procedures; diagnostics and repair of production equipment, industrial refrigeration systems, electrical systems, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems. Skill in: internal customer service; welding. Ability to: work quickly, efficiently and independently: multi-task; communicate effectively with other employees and develop good working relationships; adapt to change; operate a boom lift, man lift, hand tools, lathes, grinders, saws, heavy duty specialty tools and other mechanical equipment, read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics; accurately measure and read Volt Ohm meter and calipers; write; perform basic math functions (e.g. addition, subtraction). Other functions, skills and abilities may also apply.