Maintenance Mechanic

The facility has open positions:

1 position open for 3rd shift hours: 10:00pm to 6:30am Monday to Friday

Job Summary:

This is an entry level maintenance mechanic position. Responsibilities include: Under supervision of higher-level mechanic, have the ability to learn proper troubleshooting and repairing of equipment associated in production in a timely manner as well as the maintenance of all building support equipment, including but not limited to air, water, steam, hydraulic, refrigeration, and electric systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Properly troubleshoot and repair all equipment associated with in the production facility, in a timely manner with supervision
• Perform preventative maintenance on all production, and warehouse equipment;
• Properly perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and plumbing duties as required;
• Rebuild/replace equipment as needed, including but not limited to pumps, gear boxes, bearings, bushings, chains, bundler headers, conveyors, etc.
• Complete assigned work orders by their required due dates;
• Complete assigned housekeeping duties as required;
• Communicate to Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager of any condition that prevents the manufacture of product to established standards;
• Work in a safe manner, in compliance with Company, State and Federal GMP’s, SOP’s and company Policy and Procedures;
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and emergencies, as needed;
• Possess own basic hand tools necessary to perform the requirements of the position;
• Work effectively as part of a team and display a positive attitude;
• Other duties assigned
  • Report food safety problems to a supervisor or manager;
  • Maintain the preventative maintenance program.

Education and Experience:  

• Must take in house mechanical aptitude test.
• Basic math and reading skills;
• Ability to work independently or in a group/team atmosphere;
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Other Information/Physical Requirements (if needed)

• Communication:
• Required to talk and hear
• Visual: Ability to read small print (manuals)
• Dexterity:
  • Ability to use hand and fingers to perform tasks
  • Ability to perform tasks while lying on back /side
  • Ability to perform tasks on knees and in awkward positions
  • Ability to perform tasks in limited access areas as well as cramped, awkward and confined spaces.

• Standing: Long periods of time. (4 - 6 hours)
• Sitting: Infrequently.
• Walking: Occasionally for short periods.
• Climbing: Frequently – work must be performed while standing on ladders
• Squatting / Crouching: Frequently
• Use of Hands / Wrists / Arms: Frequently.
• Twisting of wrists: Frequently.
• Lifting: Light (< 30 lbs. frequently, > 30 lbs. occasionally).
• Carrying: Light (30-50 lbs.) frequently, distance 30 yards.
• Pushing/Pulling: Under 75 lbs. without assistance frequently.
• Pushing/Pulling: Over 75 lbs. with assistance occasionally.
• Ability to withstand varying temperatures ranging anywhere from 100°F to -40°F for varied periods of time.

Work Environment:

• Manufacturing environment with moving parts;
• High noise levels;
• Outdoor temperature ranges from 95° and higher to -5° and lower;
• Indoor temperature ranges from 80° and higher to -30° and lower;  
• Wet, damp and icy conditions;
• Chemical hazards including cleaning and refrigeration chemicals.

Safety Responsibilities:

• Work in a safe and responsible manner at all times, following all safety policies, procedures, and rules;
• Report unsafe observations or conditions to a supervisor or manager;
• Immediately report an injury or accident to a supervisor or manager;
• Meet all company requirements for training, including Log Out/Tag Out, confined space, electrical safety, Hazmat Technician, hot work, ladder, fall protection, fire safety, etc.

SQF Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner following prescribed procedures

The pay range for this position is 28.79 - 38.85 USD