Mechanical Specialist

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Job Description
** Location
* * Dover, DE
** Benefits & Compensation Overview
** Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

Company match 401(k) Plan Company-paid Short Term Disability benefits.
** Pay
* * The hourly wage pay for this role is $40.37
** Work Schedule
** Monday through Friday2nd shift (2:00pm – 10:30pm)3rd shift (10:00pm – 6:30am) with OT as needed
** Job Overview
** Mechanical Specialist to support all manufacturing areas by repairing, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on all plant and processing related equipment and systems.
* Report to Maintenance Supervisor; partner with hourly and salaried maintenance/production teams to restore uptime and improve reliability.
* Troubleshoot major equipment failures quickly and accurately; diagnose root cause and complete corrective repairs.
* Execute scheduled PM/PdM work; document completion and findings.
* Recommend and implement reliability/productivity improvements based on system performance reviews and equipment history.
* Perform mechanical work traditionally covered by millwright and pipe shop functions; assist packaging areas as needed.
* Fabricate, install, maintain, and repair equipment from prints/layouts; modify/install production lines per engineering direction.
* Perform rigging, handling, alignment, and shop layout work; use standard millwright practices and tools.
* Install/maintain pumps (including large units requiring rigging/alignment); service process/fluid pumps (packing, glands, couplings, minor field repairs; replace up to 3-inch units).
* Maintain facility/building components and supporting equipment (doors, floors, loading/unloading, elevators, man lifts/hoists, air compressors).
* Install, maintain, and repair plant piping systems (steam, water, air, hydraulic, product, drains, valves/filters/coils); apply pipe fitting theory and perform required calculations.
* Operate hand/power tools (threaders, saws, drill presses, sewer cleaners, etc.); perform hydrostatic/pressure testing as required.
* Maintain adequate spare parts stocking levels for supported equipment.
* Prepare required reports/records; use CMMS (SAP) for work orders and PM documentation.
* Participate in ongoing technical training and perform other duties as assigned.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* ** Basic Math & Literacy:
** Proficient in reading and basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).
* Basic computer proficiency, including typing/keyboarding skills.
* Exceptional problem-solving, time management, and follow-up skills.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate effectively with project engineers on technical objectives.
* Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance principles for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
* Ability to quickly diagnose and repair complex machinery and system breakdowns.
* Committed to improving plant efficiency through proactive troubleshooting and repair.
* Experience performing scheduled preventative and predictive maintenance; able to manage spare parts inventory to support all equipment.
* Self-motivated professional willing to participate in intensive technical training and cross-functional skill development.
** Physical/Mental Requirements:
*** Lift 50 pounds.
* Constant bending and twisting;
Able to reach above shoulders.
* Able to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, and crouch occasionally.
* Must have good verbal communication and basic mathematical skills.
* Self-motivated and strong drive for results.
* Able to become certified to operate a lift truck.
* Must possess appropriate tools and toolbox.
* Able to work in hot/humid conditions as well as areas that may contain dust/starch particles and egg.
* Able to pass their FIT test.
* The environment in which the job is performed, especially any unique conditions outside a normal office environment.
* Environment: indoors/outdoors, production floor: exposure to high noise levels and occasional wet flooring, temperature fluctuations, PIV traffic, moving equipment parts
* PPE (Personal Protective Equipment):  safety glasses, slip resistant steel toe shoes, ear plugs, bump cap, hair net and beard net…