Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd shift

WHO WE ARE
Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is located at our Macedon, NY facility.

Our Maintenance Team operates on a 2-2-3 12-hour schedule, providing a consistent rotation for work-life balance.
Sample Schedule Below:


Week 1 : Work Monday, Tuesday; Off Wednesday, Thursday; Work Friday, Saturday, Sunday.


Week 2: Off Monday, Tuesday; Work Wednesday, Thursday; Off Friday, Saturday, Sunday.


Shift Hours: 5:00pm - 5:30am

WHAT WE NEED
Our Maintenance function is at the heart of keeping our business running and producing for our customers and consumers. In this role, under minimal supervision, the Maintenance Mechanic will perform troubleshooting, repair, modification, installation, and preventative maintenance on packaging and process equipment, utilizing standard work practices to ensure production is completed in a safe and efficient manner.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) will support safety programs and policies to safeguard personal safety, product safety, company property, environmental and team member's safety.
• Complete preventative maintenance on all equipment to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by providing equipment and process expertise.
• May be involved with providing technical support to Operations Team for training and staff development (i.e. cross training production personnel for first level-maintenance activities)
• Maintain packaging and process equipment through execution of preventive maintenance programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair packaging and process equipment including Fillers, Cappers, Case Erectors, Case Packers, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• HS Diploma is required , two-year associate degree, licensing, or equivalent trade school technical training in related field highly preferred, but applicable experience will be consisted in lieu of licensing or education.
• A minimum of three (3) years of mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience (manufacturing, automotive, farming, or related) is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting to identify root-cause issues on mechanical equipment or components.
• Experience in food and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing, specifically working to meet GMP, OSHA, FDA, EPA standards is preferred
• Experience utilizing a CMMS system is preferred
• Curiosity to learn as well as mentor others on the team and organization.
• Willingness to dig into the root-cause of failures, and ensure the repair is done through to completion.
• Ability and willingness to troubleshoot high-speed equipment in a safe, efficient manner
• A pro-active, high-energy attitude, geared towards achieving continuous improvement.
• Able to work autonomously or in a team environment as a critical-thinker and decision-maker.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime, including off-shift, weekends and holidays when required to support the production schedule.
• Due to SQF regulations, all employees must be able to fluently read, write, and converse in the English language.

At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range.
Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including a low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!