Maintenance Mechanic 3rd shift - Niles

Overview

Georgia Nut Company (GNC) is a family‑owned food manufacturing company founded in 1945. GNC creates high‑quality confections and innovative snacks while maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence. The Maintenance Mechanic will work with the engineering team to safely install, maintain, repair, and upgrade industrial food equipment and devices.

• Report food safety and quality problems to authorized personnel.
• Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and replace equipment involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, and relay logic systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and communicate breakdown status to shift dispatcher.
• Move equipment and machinery using standard lifting, rigging, hoisting, blocking, skidding, and rolling methods.
• Work safely, cleanly, thoroughly, and professionally.
• Assess situations, develop solutions, and budget time to satisfy work requests.
• Research and compile parts lists necessary to satisfy work requests.
• Adhere to all company and department policies and procedures.
• Complete assigned work in an acceptable and productive timeframe.
• Accurately document information on work orders, including time and parts used.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals to assist in troubleshooting and identifying parts needed for repairs.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with co‑workers and management.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Manager.

• Wear proper personal protective equipment (uniform, face mask, hair net, latex gloves, bump cap, earplugs, safety shoes).
• Stand on concrete and bend, stoop, twist, and turn for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work weekends during peak season and/or overtime when needed.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2‑year technical degree in a maintenance field or minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance field, with at least 2 of those years in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use simple math and read/follow instructions.
• Ability to take measurements and troubleshoot problems with minimal supervision.
• Read electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Understand and troubleshoot mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective professional interaction.
• Knowledge of bearings, bushings, gear boxes, transmissions, pumps, clutches, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, relays, motor controls, and related components.
• Set up and operate shop equipment and portable power tools.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Food & Beverages