Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

Preventative Maintenance Mechanic

Our food manufacturing client is looking to hire a Preventative Maintenance Mechanic to their Day Shift operations (Sunday-Wednesday 6:30am-5:00pm). This position performs process and production maintenance throughout the facility. Preventative Maintenance Mechanic's (Maintenance Technician) responsibilities includes but not be limited to equipment breakdowns, installation and startups, process improvements, preventative/precision maintenance programs and continuous improvements activities i.e. increasing machine reliability and installation of facility capital investments.

Candidates must be a self-starter willing to accept maintenance process responsibility and KPI results.

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience in industrial operations, plant operations, maintenance, utilities and/or related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to do basic math

• Prior training and education in OSHA 10 Hour, HAZMAT, Arc Flash, LOTO, electrical systems and fall protection
• Prior food manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• Ability to respond in an efficient and effective manner to urgent production needs related to equipment.
• Ability to read and understand diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications in order to disassemble, repair, replace, rebuild, and install mechanical equipment.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of belts, sheaves, chains, sprockets, bearings, lubrication standards, and applications.
• Basic understanding & knowledge of fasteners, thread types, & proper applications
• Utilize CMMS to support the maintenance function including review, execution, and documentation of scheduled/unscheduled work on a daily basis.
• Basic ability to diagnose and repair all mechanical power transmission equipment. Basic knowledge of gear boxes, mechanical drives, variable speed applications, and motors.
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems including cylinders, valves, manifolds, vacuum systems, air filtration and lubrication devices.
• Basic knowledge of pipe fitting, insulating, rigging applications, use of mechanical tools, hand tools, and power tools.
• Responsible for adhering to all safety policies and procedures, incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Take personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that product quality is maintained. Ensure that all policies, procedures, and activities related to Food Safety and Quality are followed and complied with, in effort to reduce process variability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.