Maintenance Mechanic/Technician

Maintenance Mechanic/Technician

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs to machinery, equipment, physical structures, and electrical systems.

Hours: 6:00am to 2:30pm

Schedule: Rotating weeks - Monday to Friday & Tuesday to Saturday; on call on Sundays once every 5 weeks

Essential Functions:

• Perform a variety of installations and preventative maintenance on plant and facility equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment including electrical and plumbing, insuring equipment is in good repair and in a safe operating condition.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair pumps, boilers, steam system, water system, hydraulic system, pneumatic system, and any fluid system as applies.
• Be familiar with the plant facility and general operations of same.
• Handle tools and equipment properly and to use required protective gear.
• Perform light welding, grinding and cutting.
• Comply with all Federal State and Company Safety Guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in the development of preventative maintenance procedures for various pieces of equipment.
• Responsible for wastewater treatment operations; comes in every 5 weeks for approx. an hour to test wastewater and dump equalization tank.
• Work with little supervision.
• Some overtime and/or weekend work may be required, as well as holiday work.

General:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices."
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years maintenance mechanic experience preferred.
• High level of demonstrated mechanical experience and aptitude required.
• Experience with maintenance on blow mold equipment a plus.
• Experience with welding, electrical, boilers, refrigeration, machinery repair and PLC troubleshooting and programs.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and a part of a team.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is $29.23 - $31.29 USD