Maintenance Mechanic

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Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global‑leader of convenient, good‑for‑you fruit‑based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary. At Welch's, we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you belong and can unleash the best, most authentic version of yourself.

• Provide maintenance service for all plant production and processing equipment to meet established production requirements. Responsible for maintenance of seasonal equipment.

• Maintain production and processing equipment, refrigeration, boiler room, waste plant, building maintenance, and seasonal preparation; ensure high quality and safety standards are met.
• Demonstrate expertise with the maintenance requirement of plant processing, production and seasonal operations through a thorough and continuing evaluation of production, processing and seasonal requirements, techniques, procedures, facilities and equipment.
• Maintain constant contact with production and processing operators and supervision to obtain maximum machine uptime.
• Train other mechanics in the proper set‑up, adjustment, and maintenance of production, processing and seasonal support equipment and supervise them to accomplish maintenance requirements.
• Execute preventive maintenance programs and suggest modifications to the Plant Engineer for approval.
• Recommend and initiate changes to improve equipment operating performance and perform job estimates.
• Ensure that maintenance operations are carried out within established housekeeping and sanitation procedures, and applicable government regulations.
• Participate in all regular meetings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to safely work on and around complex, highly automated machinery in a non‑temperature regulated environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to other maintenance supervisors, technicians, and operators.
• Cross‑functional demonstrated skills in Electrical, PLC, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, motion control, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Able to work all shifts in a 24×7 operation.

• Minimum of three (3) years of hands‑on experience in machine maintenance and repair, specifically within a food or beverage manufacturing environment. Solid record of safety and continuous improvement in an industrial setting.

Welch's is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the prevention of employment discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and/or military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Welch's offers more than just a job – it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make a global impact with a passionate community.

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