Night Plant Maintenance Mechanic Full Time

About The Position

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