Maintenance Mechanic

Welch's is on a journey towards becoming the global leader of convenient, good‑for‑you, fruit‑based food and beverages. We need talented, agile, innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to this mission. Position Overview We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to provide maintenance service for all plant production and processing equipment to meet established production requirements. Responsible for maintenance of seasonal equipment. This is a union position and the pay rate is $25.54 per hour. Where You'll Work This position functions out of our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Westfield, NY. What You'll Do Maintain production and processing equipment, refrigeration, boiler room, waste plant, building maintenance, and seasonal preparation to ensure high quality and safety standards. Demonstrate expertise with the maintenance requirements of plant processing, production, and seasonal operations through a thorough evaluation of production, processing, and seasonal requirements, techniques, procedures, facilities, and equipment. Maintain constant contact with production and processing operators and supervisors to achieve maximum machine uptime. Train other mechanics in proper set‑up, adjustment, and maintenance of production, processing, and seasonal support equipment and supervise them to accomplish maintenance requirements. Execute preventive maintenance programs and suggest modifications to the plant engineer for approval. Recommend and initiate changes to improve equipment operating performance and perform job estimates. Assure that maintenance operations are carried out within established housekeeping and sanitation procedures, and applicable government regulations. Participate in all regular meetings as scheduled. Other duties as assigned. Who You Are Demonstrate the ability to safely work on and around complex, highly automated machinery in a non‑temperature‑regulated environment. Strong troubleshooting, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively present to maintenance supervisors, technicians, and operators. Cross‑functional demonstrated skills in electrical, PLC, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, motion control, and mechanical systems. Experience in food manufacturing desired. Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma a plus. Proactive and able to work independently. Able to work all shifts in a 24×7 operation. What You'll Need Minimum of five years related, applicable experience with machine maintenance and repair. Solid record of safety and continuous improvement in an industrial setting. Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr