Maintenance Mechanic - Nights - 12-Hour Shifts

Job Summary: Responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, installation of equipment, systems and utilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understands the functionality of equipment.
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and correct issues by utilizing knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical maintenance, motors, control circuits, power supplies, basic AC&DC theory, and power distribution.
• Reads and understands electrical schematics and is able to use and understand electrical testing equipment.
• Understands boiler operations and can troubleshoot problems related to steam generation.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system.
• Ability to use hand tools including, lathes, drill presses, saws, welding equipment, calibration equipment, etc. to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Performs necessary repairs or preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment.
• Understands operational urgency and supports production needs.
• Communicates to Maintenance and/or Plant Manager any condition that prevents the manufacture of products to established standards.
• Ensures safe operational practices for self and other operators.
• Adheres to all plant GMP and sanitation policies.
• Promotes SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
• Performs any and all duties as directed by Supervision.

Education and Experience:

• GED or High School Diploma with at least 3+ years experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in industrial maintenance.
• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Experience within PLCs and Ammonia Refrigeration preferred.
• Experience working with outside vendors and contractors.

Skills and Competencies:

• Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Ability to successfully multi - task.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.