Maintenance Mechanic

As part of Richardson's global agriculture and food business, our food and ingredients division plays a central role in connecting farm to table through our vertically integrated supply chain. As a leading pasta manufacturer, Richardson produces a wide range of high-quality dry pasta products for diverse markets and end uses. 

Pay: $33.00

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production, packaging, warehouse, and utility equipment, including electrical systems, motors, control panels, conveyors, and related equipment to maximize reliability and minimize downtime. 

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections and repairs in accordance with maintenance schedules, manufacturer recommendations, and plant standards. 

• Support equipment installations, changeovers, modifications, and improvements by interpreting schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation. 

• Monitor, inspect, and maintain plant utility systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressed air systems, and related equipment to ensure proper operation. 

• Accurately document maintenance activities within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). 

• Partner with Production, Operations, Engineering, and other departments to troubleshoot issues while maintaining food safety, product quality, and workplace safety standards. 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all company safety policies and procedures. 

Qualifications:

• Formal technical training, certification, or apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field. 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution. 

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment. 

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with PLCs and/or relay logic, motors, motor controls, electrical panels, and diagnostic equipment such as volt/ohm meters and amp probes. 

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals. 

• Working knowledge of industrial utility systems, including boilers, compressed air systems, chilled water, and cooling towers. 

• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment. 

• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous maintenance experience in a food manufacturing or other industrial manufacturing environment. 

• Forklift or powered industrial truck experience, or the ability to obtain company certification. 

Physical Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation: 

• Crouch, kneel, stoop, reach above shoulders, bend, balance, climb, work on ladder, push, pull, grasp, feel, perform fine manipulation, lift/carry (up to 75 pounds), sit, stand and walk for extended periods  

• Work in dusty, high heat/humidity environment   

• Effectively communicate using spoken and written language, including responding to plant communication systems such as overhead paging.