Maintenance Mechanic

Join Our Home as a Maintenance Mechanic where your technical skills and solutions-oriented mindset can make a tangible difference. This position is accountable for the timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex plant equipment and facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of all production lines in a manufacturing facility. The incumbent is assigned jobs by the supervisor or a manager and is expected to complete most jobs, including those of a complex nature, with minimal supervision. All assignments must be carried out under stringent safety and sanitation standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Keeps machinery operating at optimal efficiency through effective management, preventive maintenance, problem solving and reporting in accordance with good manufacturing principles 
• Electrical troubleshooting of Industrial Equipment (PLCs, Drives, Servos, 480V-120V Motors, 24V DC Control Circuit, Labelers, Robotic Palletizers, Closed Loop Controls, etc.)  
• Assists with line startup and set up in production as necessary 
• Works on daily project list provided by the Maintenance Supervisor 
• Follows company safety procedures per OSHA regulations and guidelines including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment 
• Responsible for reporting unsafe equipment and practices to a supervisor 
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs to equipment that has failed in a manner that minimizes downtime 
• Rebuild or remodel highly complex pieces of machinery such as gear boxes, motors, etc.  
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of parts on hand to facilitate timely repair of equipment and report use of all parts so they can be restocked 
• Performs general preventative maintenance including regularly scheduled lubrication and adjustments on all equipment 
• Tasks are to be completed while maintaining the highest safety, food safety, quality, cost, and GMP standards in a high-speed manufacturing environment 
• Basic Fabrication (welding, mig/tig, etc.)  
• All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality, or plant security issues to management for appropriate action 
• Performs other duties as assigned that will impact and support the overall outcome of the company, plant, and department objectives 

Requirements

• Minimum two years’ experience in a Maintenance Technician role in a manufacturing environment or related capacity  

• High School Diploma/GED with substantial experience in manufacturing maintenance and reliability required 

• Associate’s degree in an engineering, technology or scientific related discipline is preferred 

• Experience with CMMS Software preferred – (Computerized Maintenance Management System)  

• Experience in a GMP regulated manufacturing environment is preferred 

• Work cooperatively in cross-functional teams to solve persistent downtime issues  

• Effective communication (both written and verbally) and good interpersonal skills   

• Possess good computer literacy including use of Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, etc.) 

• Ability to work with all levels of employees and build effective working relationships  

• Understanding of basic principles of the SQF program and other food safety policies/procedures  

• Adaptable to make changes quickly and accurately with a high sense of urgency 

• Ability to work at heights of up to 30 feet 

• Familiarity with the use of hand and power tools 

• Skills needed to read, write, speak and understand sufficient English to communicate with co-workers 

• Ability to tolerate warm and cold working temperatures and enclosed work areas 

• Expected to work additional hours and weekends as required

Work Environment:

• Exposure to manufacturing equipment hazards including forklifts  
• Standing and walking on concrete floors 
• Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs  
• Various levels of noise exposure 
• Variety of working conditions including indoor, outdoor, and excessive heat 
• Climbing of stairs and ladders 

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)