Maintenance Mechanic

Mega Food, a Certified B Corporation and 1% for the Planet member, leverages 50+ years of scientific experience to thoughtfully craft quality supplements made with real food & nutrients that your body knows how to absorb. Since our founding in 1973, Mega Food has been committed to providing people safe, high quality supplements and takes food safety and quality seriously. Mega Food products are tested for 150+ pesticides are NSF GMP certified and are made without the top 9 food allergens (milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and sesame.)

Mega Food is also Certified Plastic Neutral through its partnership with re Purpose Global and has enabled recovery of over 740,000 pounds of nature-bound plastic since it became certified in 2023. Learn more at  or follow @megafood on Instagram, @realmegafood on Tik Tok and @Mega Food on Linked In.

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT.

The Maintenance Mechanic Team is responsible for the reliability and maintenance of all manufacturing equipment and systems. The Team collaborates with Engineering and Operations to ensure that the manufacturing operations run safely, producing quality vitamins efficiently.

• Support and assist with preventative and corrective maintenance schedules, responding to production requests as necessary.
• Repairs and maintains production equipment (valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routes, cam replacement, etc.) in accordance with diagrams, sketches, and operations manuals
• Report safety and operational hazards to the Maintenance Manager and generate follow-up work orders for resolution.
• Maintain cleaning and sanitation standards in maintenance areas in line with plant quality requirements. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across all work areas.
• Ensure the upkeep of all facility equipment, including building, production, and utility systems, with minimal supervision. Conduct regular checks of plant equipment on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
• Document all equipment repairs using CMMS.
• Promote safety and environmental practices while ensuring proper care and maintenance of tools and supplies.
• Assist in developing maintenance standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Identify and implement corrective actions for equipment failures independently.
• Manage and oversee outside service contractors performing maintenance tasks at Mega Food facilities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Comply with industry safety regulations, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Effectively manage time and meet project deadlines.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent work experience is required
• 1-3 years related experience is required
• Relevant maintenance certifications are a plus

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic electrical knowledge. Ability to identify mechanical and electrical defects in equipment.
• Effective time management and coordination skills when working with team members.
• Familiarity with automation and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley) and motor drives.
• Experience in using and maintaining hand and power tools; machining, fabrication, and welding skills are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capacity to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and P&IDs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization. Good interpersonal skills, with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
• Capability to understand and follow standard operating procedures from both verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient in computer applications (Office Suite, Excel, Word, Outlook) and CMMS or ERP systems.

• Must be able to work 3 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday
• Performs work in manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments and requires frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and repetitive motion throughout the shift. Employees may be required to operate machinery or powered equipment, wear personal protective equipment (PPE), work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving equipment, or manufacturing materials, and lift or move materials weighing up to 25–50 pounds.
• Some roles may require overtime, shift work, weekends, or extended schedules based on business needs.

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