Process Mechanic -Trainee

Title: Process Mechanic I-Trainee 12 Hr

Location: Boardman, OR

Job Requisition : Req-260800

Time Type: Full time

Diagnoses maintenance problems, installs and sets up equipment, monitors equipment function to assure proper operation. Advises supervisory personnel on maintenance requirements, repairs equipment, and any maintenance activities to maximize plant production and uptime.

• Maintains safe work practices at all times and participates in safety programs.
• Performs and documents line checks and preventative maintenance (PM), including lubrication and inspection of equipment to prevent or identify failures.
• Performs and documents maintenance work, troubleshooting, removal or repair and adjustments of processing equipment; changes and replaces belts, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, pumps, etc., and performs building repairs.
• Performs non-routine maintenance activities assigned by the Maintenance Team Leader or Production Team Leaders and will perform emergency repairs with a minimum of supervision.
• Performs structurally sound welds and acceptable cutting using appropriate welding equipment.
• Reads, writes and communicates in English by using prints, sketches, diagrams, operating instructions, work logs, work orders and technical manuals.
• Performs safety procedures for normally used chemicals.
• Demonstrates within 30 days of job assignment ownership of proper tools for the job as specified by the company.

• Maintains a neat, orderly work area.
• Must use personal protective equipment to perform the job safely.
• Assists with the training of new employees in the proper and safest way to check and repair equipment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Able to explain the function and perform troubleshooting, removal, installation, disassembly, repair and assemble of:
  Rubber and Mesh Belt Conveyors;
  Fixed and Moving Stock Guides;
  Chain and Sprocket Drives; "V" Belt Drives;
  Gear boxes;
  Belt rolls;
  Pumps;
  Valves;
  Fans;
  Hydraulic pumps, Motors and Cylinders;
  Bearings;
  Shakers (GEM, Key, FMC);
  Evenflow bins;
  Augers;
  Peelers;
  Scrubbers;
  Preheaters;
  Criss Cut Cutters;
  Water Knives;
  Blanchers;
  Dryers;
  Fryers.
• Able to demonstrate safe use and skilled application of tools commonly used in this plant in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Able to recognize and name materials and supplies commonly used in this plant in accordance with established practices and procedures.
• Able to demonstrate safe use of personally supplied hand tools.
• Able to satisfactorily complete the Powered Industrial Truck Training Program.
• Able to follow plant safety, personal hygiene and GMP rules.
• Able to perform job functions independently and with minimal supervision.
• Able to recognize and name stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write accurate information on simple forms in English. Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one-on-one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stand and climb or balance. Occasionally required to walk; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; talk, write or hear. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements include…