Mechanic

Mechanic

Salary Range $30.00 - $40.00 Hourly

Job Title: Mechanic

Department: Extract

Classification: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Reports to: Mechanic & Fabrication Supervisor

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent (required).
• Possess skills in electrical, PLC, welding, mechanical and refrigeration.
• Must be strongly detail oriented and be able to easily multi-task.
• Should be able to independently initiate, prioritize, and perform or solve work problems and ultimately achieve work objectives and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in written and verbal form with co-workers, supervisor, and management
• Written skills are necessary to properly fill out paperwork.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
• Follow written (Standards Operating Procedures- SOP's, company memos & emails) and verbal Instructions.
• Minimum of six months related experience with demonstrated aptitude to learn on-the-job.
• Possess a strong work ethic to positively contribute to the company's mission, vision, values and environmental policy and quality policy.
• Must have a positive attitude, support co-workers to obtain desired objectives, and assist others in their contributions.
• Ability to sit/stand/walk for extended periods of time and access stairs and ladders.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat occasionally to frequently.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (in required areas) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift (up to 50 lbs), carry (up to 44 lbs) occasionally to frequently within normal limits.
• Ability to adapt to changing paces and processes quickly.
• Must be able to learn ERP systems and perform data entry & print reports.
• Attentive to the task and own surroundings.
• Preferably able to speak Spanish.

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair all equipment and facilities.

Job Duties:

• Extract Operations Facilities which includes but is not limited to the following equipment:
• Pellet Mill, CPM
• Pellet Cooler
• Boilers
• Blowers, Cyclones, Baghouses
• Conveyors System (Screw, Paddle, Bucket, Vibratory Feeder, etc.)
• Pump System: Vacuum, Uraca, CAT, Blackmer, etc.
• Pneumatic Systems (Air Compressor / Air Dryer)
• Wastewater System (Pond SVID, sampling and testing, etc.)
• Combustion System (Boiler, DA Tank, Waste Chemistry Test, Condensate Return, Hot Water System, Heat exchangers, Water Softener, etc.)
• Industrial Refrigeration System (Compressor, Evaporative Condenser Tower, Glycol unit & control systems, etc.)
• Hydraulics System (hydraulic rams, hydraulic solenoids, hydraulics on forklifts, etc.)
• Electrical Systems (three-phase and single-phase voltages, solenoids, etc.)
• Packaging Equipment (Checkweigher, Seamer, fill head etc.)
• CIP Skid System: Chemical use (Acid / Base)
• CO2 Recovery System (Refrigeration system / Adsorber)
• Other: MSA CO2 detection device, chain hoist, flow meters, etc.
• Provide technical direction and guidance to plant employees.
• Maintain flexible maintenance work schedule, including OT on weekdays and/or weekends and Holidays.
• Organize preventive maintenance list.
• Replace parts that are beyond repair.
• Ensure spare parts inventories are stocked. It may entail going into town for picking and/or ordering these parts.
• Keep tools organized and put away when not working on a job.
• Ensure all safety guards are on the machines and in working order.
• Meet with department supervisor or other team members to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
• Follow safety requirements.
• Ensure that company safety policies as well as federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations are observed.
• May actively participate on company's Safety Committee.
• Continuously look for ways to improve process efficiency and notify immediate supervisor of observations and recommendations.
• Maintain sanitary and safe work environment and follow safety requirements.
• Must adhere to all company policies.
• Must have a complete understanding of company's policies, Employee Handbook, SOP's, QP's, EP's, HACCP and cGMP that pertain to their departments to ensure quality, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Examine documents, materials, and products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy and conformance to standards and specifications.
• Follow all SOP's in a given area.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Manager and/ or designee,

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Company Paid Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life And AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Lifeworks
• Calm for Work
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% & Roth option
• Education Tuition Assistance Program
• 10 Recognized Holidays
• 50 hours of personal/sick time pro-rated based upon hire date
• 110 hours accrued Vacation
• Competitive Wages
• Performance Incentive Bonus opportunities
• Wellness Benefit
• Employee Giveback Program
• Individual Development Programs
• Youth Donation Program
• Continuing Education Programs
• Bring your Pet to Work Program (applies to admin positions only)
• Pet Insurance
• And much more