Maintenance Mechanic - Industrial food manufacturing

The Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance & emergency repairs to all production machinery, striving to improve equipment reliability & glove quality, as part of the maintenance team.

Essential Functions

• Perform maintenance on large scale mixers, large scale blenders, belt ovens, and conveyors belts in production as well as support warehouse with forklift service
• Performs preventative maintenance routines on all production equipment.
• Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.
• Assist in Production/Maintenance related assignments as needed.
• Communicate regarding issues and problem solve with Production staff any quality and safety concerns.
• Record maintenance data as directed by the Maintenance Manager to monitor equipment performance, i.e. work orders, time cards
• Identify and report equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
• Participate in overtime assignments as required.
• Perform other various similar and related duties as required by the Manager

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology field and or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 1-5 years manufacturing experience preferred. Knowledge of PLC's and VFD's is a plus! Does not need how to program either, just how to troubleshoot
• Through knowledge of Maintenance jargon, Maintenance Best Practices Knowledge; OSHA, safety, etc.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and Production needs.

You should be proficient in:

• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Schematics
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Pneumatics Experience
• Motor Replacement/Repair/Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Welding Setups for Production
• Lift Truck Repair & Maintenance
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Equipment Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
• Machine Setups for Production Runs