The Maintenance Mechanic controls the efficient operation of all plant equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic repair and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses all maintenance failures.
• Uses assembly drawings, P&IDs and manuals to tune equipment for operation, uses electrical (VFDs, SCRs, motor starters and logic (PLC, SLC) principles to solve equipment problems.
• Uses basic plumbing, metal working and general facilities and building maintenance knowledge as needed.
• Works with operating devices such as gages, RTDs, pressure transmitters, I/Ps and vortex flow meters.
• Trains new Associates and team members on required skill sets for Maintenance.
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Operates SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Team Leader.
• Will be required to work with and train Operations Associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operations as needed with production.

Requirements

• Must have 3–5 years experience in food processing, working with standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with highly sophisticated control systems
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have the ability to train other Associates in Maintenance operations
• Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team
• Must be proficient on SCADA system
• Must have general mechanical knowledge and electrical and logic principle knowledge
• Has basic plumbing, metalworking and general facilities/building maintenance knowledge
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines
• Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures

Benefits

Direct Hire Role - Eligible for Employee Health Insurance and Benefits Package

Compensation: $33/hr full-time with a $1/hr shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift