Maintenance Mechanic B

Position Overview:
The Maintenance Mechanic B will proactively troubleshoot, diagnose, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and plant support equipment. Duties are performed in a high volume, manufacturing environment where individuals are involved with overhauling equipment and the installation of new equipment.

Responsibilities:
* Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and repairs of production equipment.
* Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production
* Maintains preventative maintenance records
* Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
* Programs/troubleshoot PLC and operator interface panels and program Variable Frequency Drives.
* Provide line support for changeovers by understanding total process layouts and be able to maximize
efficiency through optimal interface.
* Implement projects for line improvements.
* Other Duties as assigned.

Keyword: Maintenance, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing
Required Experience:

Requirements
* Preventive maintenance, repair and adjustment of filling conveying, packaging, palletizing, and auxiliary equipment experience.
* Previous maintenance experience in a food or beverage production environment.
* Technical knowledge of Production related equipment with maintenance experience with Production equipment.
* Technical skills must include electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and PLC.
* Must possess an ability to fabricate, weld and cutting
* Experience in using machinist measuring tools.
* Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals (mechanical and electrical).
* Technical Education is a Plus.
* Bilingual Spanish is a Plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two-three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities
* Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOPs
* Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality Records
* Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A. Manager and Department Manager
* Responsible for reporting any food safety concerns or tampering with product
* Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, Requires the employee to stand for long periods of time, walk, frequent lifting of material up to 50 pounds and frequent twisting, turning, reaching, pushing and pulling use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.

Work Environment:
Work is normally performed in a warehouse/production environment As part of the job requirements employee may be exposed to work in a production setting and cold temperature (-20 degrees) at times.

Disclaimer
This position description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

From: Tropicale Foods