Job Description
A Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment. Technicians must be flexible and able to handle and work through multiple priorities. They work with a sense of urgency to ensure equipment downtime is kept to a minimum.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Safely troubleshoot and perform repairs on equipment while following all lockout and plant safety procedures, including the use of required PPE.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment from blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Extensive knowledge of PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting experience are required.
- Conduct regular monitoring of production equipment for proper operation.
- Notify supervisors or managers of any potential equipment issues or abnormalities that could cause personal injury, mechanical downtime, or equipment failure.
- Perform preventive maintenance of production equipment (meat stuffers, grinders, vacuum sealers, flow wrappers, vertical baggers, rotary pouchers, automates slicers, tray sealers, and other equipment found in a meat processing and slicing facility).
- Work from and enter required information into a maintenance data base (CMMS) in a timely manner.
- Maintain organization of Maintenance Areas and any other area where repair work is in progress.
- Assist and participate in training programs and on-the-job training.
- Follow and help enforce all safety procedures and GMPs.
- Perform preventative maintenance on facility utility systems.
- Perform other tasks that may be assigned or may be required to ensure production lines are kept running efficiently.
- Must be willing to work overtime as may be required at times.
- Must be willing to help cover days off for other members of the maintenance team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Understand and be able to diagnose problems with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Skilled in electrical troubleshooting of control circuits and exhibit the ability to safely work with single and three phase voltages up to 480 volts.
- Experience with servo drives / motors. Extensive experience with PLC logic.
- Experience repairing and replacing mechanical drive components including bearings, chains, sprockets, and gear reducers.
- Ability to read and write in English. Experience with Italian or German manufacturing equipment is a plus.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow rules and procedures.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Willingness to make decisions, act upon them, and accept accountability.
- Mechanical aptitude with initiative to get involved, ask questions, and learn how to work through difficult repairs.
- High School Diploma or GED required. A 2- or 4-year technical degree or related certifications or training are a plus.
- Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting. Experience in a food production facility is a plus.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in tight spaces or on platforms in and around machinery.
- All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Knowledge of total quality management tools such as lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, 5S, and others and how to apply these in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
- Ability to solve problems and present effective and efficient solutions in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task. Must be detail oriented and organized, yet flexible and able to deal with changes in priorities.
- Ability to work in a cold, wet environment and stand for 4-6 hours at a time.
- Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-based and fast-paced environment.