Maintenance Mechanic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Accountable for maintenance, equipment repair, regulatory requirements, safety and sanitation requirements. Maintains plant preventative maintenance programs. Works on projects involving installation, modification, or renovation of past building and equipment. Collaborates with Maintenance Manager and Supervisor to upgrade facility for efficiency, safety and reliability. Assures compliance with government regulatory agencies.

·         Perform routine maintenance and repair tasks on machinery and equipment
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and follow maintenance schedules
- Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
- Fabricate parts as needed using welding and machining techniques
- Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance activities, and inventory
- Supervise and train junior maintenance staff

·         Coordinates with the Plant Preventative Maintenance program within assigned areas; modify individual equipment P.M.’s and continually evaluate the program’s effectiveness

·         Ensure that assigned maintenance functions are performed in accordance with GMP, OSHA, SQF, local codes, corporate guidelines, and the plant procedures; participate in and support the plant safety program.

All equipment and installations are to be maintained with safety guards & proper devices. All employees are required to use the appropriate PPE.

·         Report equipment conditions to Plant Management.

·         Incorporates RedZone into daily practices.

Knowledge and Skills:

·         Strong electrical knowledge to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems
- Proficient in welding techniques for fabrication and repair work
- Mechanical knowledge to diagnose and fix mechanical issues
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Familiarity with logic controllers and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation
- Skilled in fabricating parts using various tools and equipment
- Capable of maintaining a safe work environment and following safety protocols
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

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Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years experience required, preferably in a manufacturing/production environment
• Must have a strong mechanical background in high speed packaging equipment and/or continuous process systems, including experience with PLC’s and process controls.
• Experience in confections or food manufacturing preferred.
• Involvement in continuous improvement or other specialized teams preferred.

·         Must be able to walk or stand for at least a period of 8 hours, bend, walk and lift up to 50 pounds.

·         Must be able to operate designated equipment assigned to the Maintenance Department.

Hours are 2:00pm-11:00pm $18.00-$21.00

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