Mechanic​/Electrician III - 3rd Shift

This range is provided by LiDestri Foods. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$33.50/hr - $36.10/hr

LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family‑run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. We have decades‑long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.

• Great career‑pathing
• Professional development, including unlimited online training courses
• Health insurance with premium contributions
• Dental, vision, FSA, HSA
• 100% company paid life insurance and long‑term disability
• 401k – with employer match
• Paid time off to include vacation, sick pay, wellness time off, and 10 holidays
• Company bonuses
• And many more.

The primary role of the Mechanic/Electrician III is to work as a leader on the maintenance team to support company objectives with respect to maintaining and enhancing equipment to support production requirements.

• Setup, repair, install, and maintain machinery equipment including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; special projects, measuring and calibrating equipment; performing preventative maintenance duties.
• Lead the maintenance team, demonstrating the ability to work independently with internal and external customers.
• Perform all production equipment setups as required to meet operational needs.
• Support and complete preventive and planned maintenance of mechanical, electrical and utilities equipment including cleaning, inspecting, setting up, diagnosing, replacing, testing and continuous improvements.
• Lead efforts associated with building new and enhancing equipment through continuous improvements and upgrades.
• Inspect visually and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunction.
• Identify and report the need for repairs to Maintenance Management.
• Coordinate with previous shift’s maintenance and production employees to review the schedule and current runs, identifying repair needs and planning product changeovers.
• Communicate effectively with other departments in a professional manner at all times regarding equipment repair status.
• Work within the maintenance team to accurately document events for troubleshooting.
• Lead the diagnosis of mechanical and electrical malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Lead assembly and rebuilding efforts of high‑valued equipment.
• Lead efforts associated with plant shutdown maintenance work, including fabricating, assembling and installing mechanical/electrical systems.
• Teach others how to use shop equipment or programs needed to perform daily functions.
• Enhance the knowledge and skills of others in mechanical and electrical systems through mentoring and training.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance Managers on projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete all tasks while strictly adhering to industry guidelines, including Plant Safety, Food Safety, SQF, and all internal/external audits.
• Report food safety & quality problems to the appropriate personnel.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer literacy: ability to search online, check email, create and send attachments, and use basic email features.
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions.
• Numerical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Problem‑solving skills in variable situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment including 3‑phase motors, control wiring, 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 208/220 VAC, 480 VAC.
• Experience with conveyor system controls,…