Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Reports To: Area Leader

Number Of Openings: Multiple

Location: Longmont, Colorado

Compensation Base Rate: Technician 5 ($41.57) + ($3/hr shift differential)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, paid vacation (prorated the first year of employment), 12 paid company holidays, paid sick leave, annual holiday bonus.

Additional benefits include:

• Company-provided life and AD&D insurances
• Company-provided short-and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life & Health Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursement
• Bereavement leave
• Parental leave

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe work conditions and behaviors and engages with co-workers to ensure conditions and behaviors comply with policies. Suggests changes to safety policies as appropriate
• Performs the necessary activities to operate, maintain, and clean production equipment.
• Understands, follows, and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) work environment.
• Performs equipment changeovers and sanitation activities.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities, work orders, and lubrication in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment. Improves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriate.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and/or replaces complex processing and packaging equipment including: Mechanical components such as conveyor belts, bearings, motors, pulleys, shafts, gearboxes, etc. Pneumatic components such as air cylinders, diverters, hoses, regulators, pumps, valves, etc.
• Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Coaches other team members on technical skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution, and equipment repairs.
• Active participant in training and qualification programs for designated line/area. Participates in assessments, ensures effective training, and maintains consistent qualification standards.
• Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination, to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Serves as owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems and is responsible for building technician skill and providing ongoing coaching.
• Creates documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.).
• Increases skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits, and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data. Can utilize email and online training resources.
• Maintains accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking.
• Facilitates effective shift pass down with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality, and production results in a designated area.
• Works as part of a team and assists fellow employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Selection Criteria

Education And Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of mechanical or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Associates, technical degree or training is preferred.

Requirements:

• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and general instructions.
• Good communication skills are required both verbally and written.
• Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional & team-oriented environment
• Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demand

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and climb steps
• The employee must be able to work 12-hour night shifts (5:45PM-6:15AM)
• The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast, oils, and peanut butter as well as other materials.
• The employee must be able to lift + 50 pounds on an occasional basis. The applicant must pass an occupational physical test.
• Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses. The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.

Work Environment

• The work environment's characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions:
• Weekend work.
• 2-2-3 weekly schedule format.
• Computer usage.
• Environment temperature varies between hot and cold conditions.
• Noise level is moderate to high; hearing conservation program required.
• Operating, being near, and crossing platforms/ladders over or under machinery.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.