Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY Responsible For Troubleshooting, Repair Work And preventative maintenance on all production machinery, equipment and instrumentation to sustain plant operations at highly efficient levels. Equipment includes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and fluid handling systems.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic prints and diagrams and ladder logic programs.
• Proficient in using hand, power, shop and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to coordinate multiple jobs effectively, and to handle detailed and broad range projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines and be detail oriented.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to work flexible hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively (read, write, comprehension) and follow complicated verbal and/or written instructions.
• Install and modify production equipment and machinery.
• Document project activities and prepare appropriate operating standards and/or maintenance procedures for all equipment and processes.
• Complete documentation process for machinery usage, equipment maintenance and purchases.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance equipment shop.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of maintenance supplies.
• Additional duties as required.

• Works under general supervision.
• Makes decisions within clearly prescribed areas referring matters that fall outside that area to others.
• Recommends actions and alternatives to supervisors and others.
• Position has little to no contact with customers; limited impact on revenue; actions and results are subject to review or inspection.
• Decisions or actions have limited impact on the business, typically within a department; errors are usually detected through routine verification/review, but may result in some workflow disruption or repetition of work.

Position is not responsible for supervising or influencing the actions of others.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Requires one to three years of experience; minimum of 3 years in packaging and process equipment line maintenance of machinery in food or beverage manufacturing facility.
• On-the-job training of 6-12 months.
• PC literate, email and calendar outlook use; must be proficient with MS Office programs, specifically Excel and Outlook.

• Frequent physical exertion including some lifting of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Work requires a high degree of mental concentration to prioritize and effectively execute extremely complex tasks; requires continuous visual effort for extended periods of time.
• Manufacturing setting with frequent exposure to heat/cold, dust, or other factors that may require protective equipment and still pose a hazard; position has some exposure to hazards that might cause minor injury.
• Travel is not required.

• Trade school training preferred.
• Skilled in electrical power/controls, mechanical and fluid handling systems.
• Knowledge of production line packaging and filling equipment.
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 75 pounds; stoop, bend and stand on a frequent basis.
• Physical ability to climb ladders, stairs, crawl through manholes, work on roofs, in tanks.
• Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward.
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team.