Maintenance Mechanic VV

Summary

This role is responsible for maintaining manufacturing equipment in good running condition. Performs a variety of mechanical and electrical duties on any equipment; responds to all calls promptly. Solves machine‑related problems with the least amount of downtime to achieve Key Performance Indicator targets of less than 5% equipment downtime and more than 68% OEE.

• Accountability # 1 – Production/Maintenance – (60%)
  • Perform, execute, and complete preventative and predictive maintenance according to an established schedule.
  • Demonstrate ability to complete tasks assigned and provide positive inputs to set priorities and make sound decisions while working on tasks in a timely manner.
  • Use computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to create work orders and maintain record keeping.
  • Report all parts used in CMMS and needed for reordering to support spare part inventory tracking.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, processing, and packaging equipment to optimize throughput and produce quality products.
  • Respond to production calls for corrective, preventative, and emergency maintenance.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with wastewater treatment plant and facility maintenance as needed.
  • Read and interpret maintenance/repair manuals, basic schematics; understand and troubleshoot PLC logic.
  • Work various shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as production/workflow changes require.
  • Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Accountability # 2 – Safety – (25%)
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with company and OSHA standards.
  • Report all unsafe conditions and matters of concern to manager and/or supervisor.
  • Promote a food safety culture by ensuring GMP’s are adhered to in all operations and food safety measures are complied with daily.
  • Enforce food safety and sanitation regulations in compliance with FSMA to maintain product safety and quality.
• Accountability # 3 – Communication – (10%)
  • Promptly inform manager and/or supervisor of known, anticipated problems and developments, and actions being taken to improve the situation.
  • Communicate effectively with mechanics on other shifts and with verbal and written communications to receive and relay specific machine conditions or other information related to the department.
  • Be on call as needed.
  • Communicate effectively with department personnel, supervisory peers, and upper management.
• Accountability # 4 – Personal Growth – (5%)
  • Perform other work as may be assigned by management.
  • Be self‑motivated with desire to cross‑train through all maintenance areas.
  • Develop and learn new skills.
  • Promptly inform manager and/or supervisor of known, anticipated problems and developments.
  • Maintain punctuality and regular attendance.

• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Frequently sit; occasionally stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work at heights of 30 feet or more.
• Must be able to work all shifts and weekends; up to six‑day workweeks on occasions.
• Occasionally bend, crawl, lift, and carry heavy items up to 50 pounds.

• Technical Skills
• Communication
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Positive Outlook
• Respectful of Others
• Work Ethic
• Ability to Learn New Skills

• Two years or more related experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Forklift experience – must be able to be certified.
• Excellent mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting and industrial electricity knowledge: 110V, 220V, and 480V three‑phase, including low DC voltages up to 180
  
  VDC.
• Fabrication and welding skills, including stainless and aluminum.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• PLC troubleshooting experience strongly preferred.