MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Operations Position

This is an Operations position responsible for performing/managing routine and high-level maintenance duties and other jobs assigned. Assists with material handling equipment and facility repairs.

Each employee is responsible for the food safety and quality of our products. Independently perform semi-skilled preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance on various types of equipment and machinery within the facility, as noted in the equipment manufacturer's guidelines. Perform complex troubleshooting and repairs on low/high voltage electrical power and control systems, bearings, sprockets, motors, belts and other moving parts. Respond to emergency maintenance requests; troubleshoot to determine root cause and solution. Inspect equipment and perform preventive maintenance. Assemble, install, replace, repair, modify and adjust all types of small operating equipment. Disassemble equipment, replace parts, relocate and reassemble equipment. Direct work of Tech I and Tech II Crew Members; instruct on equipment repair/maintenance. Able to work night shift and occasional weekends. Complete other duties as assigned.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Know and understand the company's safety and health goals and its objectives.
• Assist the company in achieving goals by participating in the safety program.
• Demonstrate proper operation of equipment and tools as needed to ensure employee safety and compliance with all OSHA guidelines.
• Provide management with written reports of unsafe conditions or unsafe acts as needed.
• Report all accidents, injuries, or illnesses immediately.
• Troubleshooting: Able to determine causes of operating errors and decide on the most effective and efficient course of action to repair.
• Mechanical Ability: Must be able to read and understand all electrical and mechanical schematics and diagrams.
• Repairing: Ability to work on equipment or systems using various types of hand tools, measuring, and testing instruments, etc.
• Equipment Maintenance: Able to perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and determine the proper type of corrective maintenance needed.
• Tool Use and Organization: Maintain tools and maintenance equipment in working order and maintenance room and work areas in neat condition.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have knowledge of single and three phases electric, AC, DC high and low voltages.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in facility maintenance/preventative equipment maintenance Food Processing Equipment: Experience with Food Processing Equipment is a plus.
• Vacuum Packaging: Experience with RollStock and Repack machines is a plus.

Skills

• Possess the ability to learn various software programs associated with the facility.
• Possess strong technical, mechanical, and analytical skills.
• Possess the ability to interact and communicate with all staff and management in English.
• Able to deal with difficult situations, resolve issues and concerns in a professional manner.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel crouch, climb, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.
• Occasionally, the employee may be required to lift to 70 pounds sometimes.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme heat and cold temperatures and sometimes wet conditions.

Overview

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Affirmative Action Statement

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.