Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description Location: Owensboro, KY Job Title: Mechanic Department: Maintenance Work Status: On-site Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor Comp Range: $33.4749 - $37.7389 FLSA Status: Hourly Job Grade: G6 COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: Medical Dental Vision Paid Time Off Disability Life and AD&D 401k With Match Profit Sharing Health & Flex Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Education Assistance Employee Referral Bonus BONUSES Based on plant quarterly results. COMMENTS This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply. SUMMARY The Mechanic will work for Mizkan America, Inc. at the Owensboro, Kentucky (Ragu) sauce plant. The plant is a high-speed processing and packaging facility which produces sauces for both the Ragu and Bertolli pasta sauce brands. This position reports to the shift supervisor. This position will be on a twelve hour night shift. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures). Safely perform Preventative Maintenance (PM) through machinery and equipment inspection. Perform follow-up corrective and/or improvement repair. Application of lubrication techniques. Support and respond to daily operational issues. Projects involving diagnosis of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, basic power distribution and basic control circuitry hardware malfunctions and make necessary repairs. Set up and operate machine tools. Fit and align bearings, spindles, shafts, and adjust feed mechanisms. Perform machine set up, adjustments, and equipment rebuild for all lines. Initiate equipment improvements and work with various plant support groups in the identification and resolution of manufacturing related problems. Must participate in and provide leadership in the advancement of Continuous Improvement (TPM) throughout the manufacturing area. Support pre-shift meetings for assigned work area. Assume an active role in overall plant and facilities related work. May also be assigned responsibilities in the areas of plumbing, pipefitting, metal working, carpentry, mechanics, electricity, facility/grounds maintenance, ammonia system, water recover, boilers and fire protection system. Works in a cooperative and engaged manner with team members, leadership, and other departments. Other duties may be assigned as necessary. EDUCATION High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required Associate degree in business field preferred EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Equivalent to vocational or high school education supplemented by five years of applicable industrial maintenance experience to acquire a fundamental knowledge of one or more of the traditional maintenance trades. Ability to read blueprints, have knowledge of shop mathematics, and use of measuring tools. Willingness to participate in and ability to learn from Company sponsored training programs and self-study, to supplement on-the job experience toward the development of required skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required. Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel. Great work attitude, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes. Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment. Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment. Must be able to pass a post offer pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment background check, and pre-employment physical. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend. Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance. Estimated Percent of Time Estimated Percent of Time is based on ___Day, ___Week, or ___Month. Accommodation - adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus - important for near/detail work. 100% Acuity, Near - clarity of vision of 20 inches or more. 100% Acuity, Far - clarity of vision of 20 feet or more. 100% Balancing - maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling. 100% Carrying - transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands, arms or on the shoulder. 100% Climbing - ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like, using the feet and legs and/or hands and arms. 100% Color vision - ability to identify and distinguish colors. 100% Crawling - moving about on the hands and knees or hands and feet. 100% Crouching - bending using the back and or knees. 100% Depth Perception - three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships. 100% Driving - operating an automobile or other vehicle to conduct job duties. 100% Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by means of receptors in the skin, particularly those of the fingertips. 100% Field of Vision - area that can be seen up and down or left and right. 100% Fingering - picking, pinching, or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling). 100% Handling - seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands (fingering not involved). 100% Hearing - perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear. 100% Kneeling - bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee. 100% Lifting - raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling). 100% Pulling - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking). 100% Pushing - exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force. 100% Reaching - extending the hand and arm in any direction. 100% Sitting - remaining in the normal seated position. 100% Standing - remaining in an upright position at a work station without moving about. 100% Stooping - bending the body downward and forward. 100% Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. 100% Walking - moving about on foot. 100% #J-18808-Ljbffr