Maintenance Mechanic

Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Job : 483

# of Openings: 1

Maintenance Mechanic – Jacksonville, FL

The Maintenance Mechanic position is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and mechanical and/or electrical repairs and adjustments of production and packaging equipment. The adjustments and repairs are performed on straw machines, baggers, and conveyors, along with performing change‑overs.

• Diagnoses problems by inspecting and disassembling equipment to determine extent of repairs necessary.
• Performs mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and hydro repairs to the straw machines, bagging machines, carton erectors, and conveyors.
• Uses drawings, diagrams, and operational manuals, manufacturing specifications, etc., when diagnosing problems and making repairs.
• Performs equipment evaluations at the start of shift to ensure production flow is consistent.
• Repairs and re‑builds parts such as guards, bagger hoppers, front ends, cylinders along with pneumatic valves and air regulators.
• Must be able to read and understand a job order and specifications required for the job.
• Continuously checks quality of the straws and makes machine adjustments to maintain proper quality; lengths, cuts, diameter, color, etc.
• Makes blade changes in a safe manner on Extruder Cutters.
• Operates all machinery at production standard consistently with minimal waste.
• Performs change‑overs on the straw machines.
• Mixes material in proper ratios.
• Changes and cleans filters in Vacuum Loaders.
• Provides assistance to other Maintenance Mechanics while working on production machines and associated equipment.
• Communicates to the leadership team immediately of any failure to meet established quality standards to ensure required training and action.
• Notifies the Plant Manager, shift supervisor, and team members on any adjustments or repairs that are outside of their scope of responsibility.
• Performs all work in a safe manner, including lock‑out/tag‑out of equipment before making any repairs.
• Communicates with supervisors and co‑workers on the status of equipment.
• Maintains housekeeping standards by keeping a clean and safe work area at all times.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Participates in training of new team members.
• Performs additional assignments and/or special projects that may require physical activity beyond those required functions of the job.
• Collaborates with plant, safety, and leadership.
• Adheres to all GMP, food safety, HACCP and SQF process requirements; rectifies and/or reports any non‑compliance to Leadership or the SQF practitioner immediately.
• Follows Win Cup OPERA Values, safety initiatives, and other related plant standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High school graduate or GED equivalent.

• At least two years’ experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical aptitude of sound judgement.
• Mathematical knowledge.
• Basic PC skills including Excel and use of web based applications to use Fed Ex, UPS and print labels.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English in order to complete job specific paperwork.
• Ability to work independently and function as a team member.
• Good planning and organizing skills.

The list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all‑inclusive.

• Team Member will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Team Member will be required to observe and assess information in a fast paced environment.
• Requires frequent use of production, manufacturing equipment and/or machinery.
• Will be required to frequently move/transport materials weighing up to 50 pounds which may require frequent bending, twisting, and reaching motions.
• Team Member may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Team Member may be required to stand for long periods up to 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts.
• Team Member may be required to talk, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle and feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crawl or crouch.

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