Maintenance Mechanic- 1st shift

Maintenance Mechanic – 1st Shift

Fresh Express is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. Position key responsibilities include maintaining, repairing and modifying processing and packaging equipment, leading projects, and supervising personnel.

Maintenance Mechanic A is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, replacing and modifying all processing, packaging and facility equipment with optimal quality and efficiency. In addition, the incumbent possesses supervisory responsibilities and functions.

• Direct the daily activities and assign tasks to mechanics, including training and monitoring work.
• Assist in procurement of parts and planning of repairs.
• Lead complex projects, preventive maintenance activities, and repairs across the facility.
• Operate CMMS system and demonstrate 100% functionality to complete work orders and log corrective maintenance issues.
• Communicate effectively with Technical Support, production personnel and other mechanics to identify problematic areas and provide feedback.
• Perform electrical repairs and troubleshoot PLC controls, AC & DC motor controls, solid state motor controls, advanced circuits, grounding; interpret diagrams and test equipment.
• Read schematics, drawings, and manuals to establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Perform emergency repairs: install, fabricate and modify stainless steel parts and equipment using shop equipment such as welding and cutting machines; weld using electrode, TIG and MIG welders.
• Support facility maintenance equipment including waste water equipment, compressed air, refrigeration and building safety equipment.
• Understand company objectives including productivity, yields, food safety, quality, customer service and cost goals; support daily activities.
• Oversee or perform daily inspections, emergency repairs, routine adjustments and follow preventive maintenance schedule.
• Maintain organized documentation and inspection records; be prepared for audits.
• Model professional workplace conduct and adherence to company policies such as the Code of Conduct, attendance, punctuality, efficiency, productivity, good hygiene.
• Provide support to Process Improvement projects and participate on safety teams.
• Serve as a resource to others for resolving mechanical and people issues.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Physical Requirements: Stand extended periods, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend continuously, crawl, climb stairs and ladders, push/pull/lift 50 lbs, operate light motorized equipment, hand and power tools safely.

Work Environment: Occasionally exposed to wet/cold conditions (~34–36°F) and hot conditions, high precarious places (e.g., 25 ft above ground), outside weather (rooftop), moderate to loud noise requiring hearing protection.

• Proficient mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic troubleshooting skills and emergency repair skills; innovative solutions to recurrent problems.
• Use multi-meter and other measurement instruments.
• Read, write, speak English.
• Direct and lead daily maintenance activities during the shift.
• Work effectively in a team; promote teamwork and cooperation.
• Analyze work requirements and plan accordingly.
• Cross-train other mechanics and production personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code.
• Work with single and three-phase voltage.
• Read electrical/mechanical blueprints.
• Troubleshoot and repair AB PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, GE Fanuc).
• Understand schematics, drawings, manuals.
• Use CMMS to track work orders, PMs, inventory.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages, metric, ratios).
• Familiarity with preventive and reliability‑based maintenance.
• Proficient fabrication and welding skills.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or English/Polish) are a plus.
• Food processing industry experience.

• 3–7 years experience with industrial, high‑speed processing, packaging, weighing, filling, and inspection equipment.

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED; some technical school coursework; or a mechanical certification (any one of these qualifies).