Mechanic

Position summary: Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

Position responsibilities:

• Maintains all processing equipment.
• Must be able to weld and make line change overs.
• Responsible for line maintenance function, repairs and operates processing equipment.
• Maintains gear boxes, sprockets, pumps, etc
• Inspects the steam distribution system and makes minor repairs to pipes in the steam tunnels
• Assists in operation and maintenance of NFPC's water wells; conducts tests on the water and adds the necessary chemicals as required
• Tests boiler water and adds chemicals to maintain boiler waste treatment; test cooling tower water and adds chemicals to cooling tower systems to ensure safety, chemically heating, and cooling loops
• Blows down boilers to regulate the chlorine in the boilers
• Performs daily checks and walkthroughs on boilers, Ammonia cold storage and vinegar manufacturing chilled water systems and records operating conditions of each system
• Performs regular maintenance on chemical pumps and lines
• Performs PM and repairs anywhere in the facility as needed
• Relieves operators as required.
• Operates forklifts when necessary.
• Record repairs and maintenance performed.
• Other duties as assigned
• Job description can be changed at any time.

Essential skills and experience:

• Reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, problem solving.
• Basic computer skills.

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate / GED
• Advanced skills (Journeyman level) required in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, plumbing, carpentry, piping systems, and PLC programming.

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

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment requires mandatory use of ear plugs.