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About The Position
The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets in a safe, sanitary and efficient condition. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installation, repair and general maintenance of the facility and equipment.
Requirements
- Dairy Manufacturing has numerous niched pieces of equipment and processes; A motivated self-starter, with a willing to learn attitude is required.
- 1-year minimum experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry.
- 1-year minimum experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic.
- 1-year minimum experience on a variety of equipment including lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control and packaging equipment.
- Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time.
- Be able to effectively work in a team environment. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to work in a wet environment with moderate to high noise volume.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).
Responsibilities
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems.
- Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
- Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Performing preventative maintenance.
- Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
- Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
- Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor.
- Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices. Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
- Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
- Responsible for food safety, prerequisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
- Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- vacation
- holiday
- sick pay
- 401K
- company uniforms