Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Manufacturing Technician

As a part of a union environment, our team is looking for an individual that can be flexible during their probationary period. Specifically, with scheduling, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, or holidays, with appropriate notice. You may be asked to function within multiple areas of the plant.

Experience:

• 2+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical repair required.
• Knowledge of fabrication, machine shop tools, hydraulics and/or pneumatics.
• Ability to read and follow schematics, electrical diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Work schedule is 5 days a week 8 hours a day.

Key Requirements:

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical repair required.
• Knowledge of fabrication, machine shop tools, hydraulics and/or pneumatics.
• Ability to read and follow schematics, electrical diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to lift to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.
• Manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance are required.
• Enjoy working as a part of a larger team to make an impact.
• Ensuring a safe work environment is a priority.
• Take pride in the work you do, with every detail, whether big or small.
• Being a part of your community matters.
• LME (Limited Maintenance Electrical) License preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Observes all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping, GMP and Global Food Safety practices.
• Changeover, repair and troubleshoot all plant production equipment.
• Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Identification of complex problems with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic issues on all associated equipment (conveyors, compressors, chillers, programmable controllers, robots); review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them- checking blueprints- repair manuals- or parts catalogs- as necessary.
• Dismantle and reassemble machines to fit or replace necessary parts.
• Able to understand and complete Preventative Maintenance based on Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Responsive to maintenance requests in a timely manner and complete maintenance reports as required.
• Maintain plant equipment to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Ability to work with vendors and/or contractors as required.
• Ensure spare parts or services are ordered as required.
• Implement operational improvements (spoilage, downtime, line speeds, etc.).
• Train others to operate equipment and produce products safely and efficiently.
• Maintain organization of spare parts.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.
• Complete special projects and duties as assigned.
• Continuously monitor and physically inspect production equipment.
• Rebuild/ fabrication of equipment.
• Welding mild and stainless steel.
• Complete work orders.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Investigates electrical and instrument equipment failures and develops action plans to eliminate repetitive failures.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.