Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Inspects, identifies, diagnoses and corrects mechanical or minor electrical/instrumental problems. Fabricates, installs, adjusts, repairs, replaces parts, dismantles and rebuilds equipment/instruments to correct problems per schematics and work instructions.

This is for Second Shift: 3:30 pm- 12:00 am; Some OT and weekends as needed for repairs

Education: This position requires a high school diploma minimum with trade school preferred. Mechanical trade and welding skills may be required for this position along with the ability to comprehend piping schematics and blueprints.

Experience: Requires 2 years' experience in industrial maintenance operations or related field. Experience in the food or beverage industries a plus.

Following prescribed guidelines and under general supervision, the Maintenance Mechanic performs the following duties:

• Self-starter to inspect, identify, diagnose, and correct mechanical, pneumatic, problems.
• Install, maintain, repair, adjust, dismantle, and rebuild control systems per schematics and instruction.
• Ensures work conditions are safe utilizing required safety procedures, LOTO, Confined Space, Hot work permits, Class 1 Div. 2 hazardous area precautions, etc.
• Personnel Protective Equipment is required to be utilized as instructed.
• Performs tests, collects data and prepares accurate work log records and data bases, utilizing basic computer skills.
• Capable of ordering parts and maintaining accurate inventory control.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment operation in a manufacturing environment.

Duties will be performed both inside and outside of the manufacturing plant. Most inside processing locations, which are not heated or cooled will have a temperature range of 45 F to 110 F depending upon weather conditions. Outside work, when required, is exposed to the elements and temperature of 20 F to 100 F.

In the absence of the Maintenance Supervisor or other department leader, the Maintenance Mechanic will report to the Production Supervisor (primarily applies to Maintenance Mechanics on duty during evening and midnight shifts).

Through the course of a typical shift an individual in this position will perform the following activities:

• This job position requires standing, walking, kneeling, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, lifting, grasping, repetitive motions and reaching above and below the shoulders. The ability to verbally communicate, hear and perceive visually is required. Exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects is required for this job position.