Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: San Antonio, TX Pay Range: $23.50–$32.75 per hour, based on experience

Summary:

As a team member, the Maintenance Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs high-volume food manufacturing equipment. They prioritize personnel and food safety at all times.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Respond and react to mechanical issues in the production environment in a timely and efficient manner.

· Complete maintenance projects - PM tasks and work orders as assigned.

· Use the CMMS (SAP) to complete work orders, write corrective work orders, and check out parts.

· Adheres to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards as well as HACCP compliance and other food safety and workplace safety initiatives.

· Keep a clean and organized work area

· Perform building inspections and routines

· Communicate with other team members

· Must ensure safe work practices (NFPA 70e, LOTO, etc.)

· Modify, repair, install, maintain, improve, and troubleshoot various types of machinery, equipment, and facilities in the building

· Perform both corrective and preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment.

· A good understanding of the mechanical and electrical components in manufacturing equipment,

· Sufficient knowledge at reading electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams to aid in troubleshooting.

· Experience with drill press, grinder, saws, and all other machine shop tools.

· Provide recommendations for continuous improvement in the facility

· Written and oral communication of daily pass-down activities to other technicians and Team Lead

· Follows attendance policy. Observes department call-in procedures. Exhibits timely arrival and departure and dependable time habits including meal and other breaks.

· Maintains a positive attitude and gets along well with coworkers.

· Exhibits teamwork and willingness to help others.

· Follows dress code and maintains a professional appearance.

· Can be relied upon to complete assigned tasks.

· Complies with established Departmental and Organizational policies and procedures.

· Works within a team environment to meet/exceed established production standards.

Required Experience and Skills

· Minimum 2 years work experience in a maintenance environment or equivalent education.(Food industry is highly preferred).

· Must have strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.

· Must have a basic understanding of AC/DC motors, motor control circuits, and photoeyes / sensors, etc.

· Knowledge of conveyance a strong plus.

· Must be computer literate.

· Familiarity with CMMS work order systems

· Food manufacturing background a plus with an understanding of FDA requirements

· Must have good attention to detail. Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

· Should be able to understand blueprints and drawings

· Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision

· Must be able to work at heights from ladders or scissor lifts

· Must be able to make decisions

· Should have a working knowledge of the following:

· Welding, Machining, Plumbing, Pipefitting, Electricity

· Must be able to speak, read, and write English