Mechanic - Lakeland FL

Repairs, installs and performs preventive maintenance on all production equipment to ensure that such equipment is in good operable condition at all times. Uses electrical and mechanical expertise to trouble shoot, repair, install and perform preventive and interactive maintenance on all production equipment accessories to ensure that all equipment is in good operable condition at all times.

High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent preferred. 4 years of industrial maintenance/electrical experience required. Food/beverage processing or packaging environment preferred.

• Knowledge of local, state and federal electric codes
• Certified for PLC programming e.g., Allen Bradley or equivalent preferred.
• Experience installing, programming and troubleshooting the following:

• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• All types of AC and DC electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Electrical conduit, cables, piping, and tubing, including all necessary connections, controls and grounding.

• Able to read and make proper installations of complex electrical circuits from wiring diagrams.
• Able to disassemble, repair and reassemble gear boxes, fans conveyors, blowers, compressors, pumps, valves, furnaces, drives and all allied mechanical equipment related to electrical troubleshooting
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing oven combustion and safety devices.
• Possesses working knowledge of hydraulic, compressed air systems and be able to read complex diagrams and troubleshoot these systems
• Experience Installing and repairing pneumatic conduit, cables, piping, and tubing, including all necessary connections, controls and grounding.
• Possess working knowledge of the following equipment:

• MIG/TIG/ARC welding equipment.
• Gas & Plasma cutting equipment
• Power tools such as drill presses, cut off saw, lathes, mills, and table tools.
• Electrical test equipment such as voltmeter, megger, ammeter, diode and SCR tester.

• Installs, operates, maintains, checks, and trouble-shoots all types of A/C and D/C electrical equipment. Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs solid state and electronic equipment as well as mechanical equipment.
• Uses safe working practices and reports/repairs any hazard conditions at all times.
• Inspects machines, takes any required test, and completes reports and paperwork as required.
• Performs PM and repair work in accordance with A.I.B. standards.
• Diagnoses and employs proper procedure of troubleshooting to determine when parts need replacement and when repairs are necessary.
• Dismantles, repairs, and re-assembles gearboxes, fans, conveyors, blowers, compressors, pumps, valves, and mechanical equipment when directed.
• Dismantles, repairs, and re-assembles electrical motors, relays, timers, and allied electrical equipment.
• Installs and repairs electrical conduit, cables, piping, tubing, controls, and grounding as directed.
• Operates mobile lift truck and hoisting in the performance of maintenance work. Possess knowledge of simple rigging when necessary for equipment moving and relocation.
• Help maintain spare parts inventory for plant.
• Trains less experienced employees as required.
• Performs preventive maintenance, inspections, adjustments and repairs as indicated on the formal CPMS program. Completes work orders and assigned work as directed by supervisor or lead.
• Completes all reports and paperwork as required for company record keeping.
• Troubleshoots and repairs food processing and industrial machinery.
• Cleans and paints all repaired equipment as directed.
• Maintains inventory of industrial maintenance tools per department tool list (necessary personal tools of the trade).
• Completes tasks indicated on work orders, inspections and A.I.B. checklists as directed by supervisor.
• Keeps work area clean. Perform cleaning of area assigned.
• Assists in the training of new personnel.
• Provides suggestions to improve process, procedures and department in support of company goals.
• Follows Company, GMP, Quality, Food Safety, and Safety policies to ensure compliance with the HACCP program and AIB gold standard.
• Follows all food safety principles and legal requirements.
• Maintains a positive and constructive work environment within the department as well as with other departments and promotes teamwork.
• Works in a safe manner, observing all safety requirements.
• Participates in monthly departmental meetings.
• Must work various shifts and hours including holidays and weekends.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally…