Maintenance Mechanic

Plant MechanicThe Plant Mechanic will perform a variety of skilled duties involved in the maintenance, repair, service, and installation of equipment, machinery, and related facilities at our Wilmington location. The candidate should be reliable, accountable, and a team player. This role requires someone who can work a flexible schedule that may range Monday Friday, from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm ET, with frequent Saturdays. This is a full-time position that averages 50 hours per week, not including weekends.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Inspect, maintain, repair and service plant machinery and equipment including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listen for problems; use precision measuring and testing instruments.Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.Record and report damaged, worn or broken parts.Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools and supplies.Perform other related duties as assigned.Required Skills/Abilities:Experience working in the food industry, a plus.Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.Works well independently and with others.Good communication skills.Organized with attention to detail.Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.Education and Experience:Minimum 3 years of related experience.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods standing and walking.Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean and service machinery.Must be able to visually inspect machines.Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Required skills and Qualifications:Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.Works well independently and with others.Good communication skills.Organized with attention to detail.Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.