Second Shift Maintenance Mechanic/Fabricator

Job Summary:

Newly Weds Foods is hiring for a Second Shift Mechanic in our Watertown plant! We provide ingredients to some of the biggest brand names in the country. This is your chance to develop a great paying and stable career in 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. Come and have a great paying career in food manufacturing with us! We pay double time for working on Sundays and triple time for working on holidays!! PLEASE READ: NO AGENCIES OR TEMP/STAFFING SERVICES - We only hire applicants that have directly applied to NWF to ensure they get paid everything they deserve

Note: This position requires ability to work overtime and Saturdays

Essential Functions:

• Perform machine set up and repair assembly and packaging equipment.
• Perform 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.
• Provide “on call” coverage as needed.
• Perform other various similar and related duties as required by the Manager.

Benefits:

• Great and Very Affordable Medical Insurance
• Excellent Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan with company match and vested after only one year
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Company Provided Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology field and or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 1-5 years manufacturing experience preferred. Knowledge of PLC's is a plus!
• 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.

Work Environment: The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery. 

Disclaimer:  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.   New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.