Maintenance Mechanic (3Rd Shift) 10:30Pm-7:00Am M-F

Job Summary:

Maintain and repair plant machinery and facility.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting production equipment to include blenders, scaling systems, sifters, hammer and roller mills and vertical form filling machines.
• Maintain and repair electrical systems consisting of 120v, 220v, 480v.
• Possess a working knowledge of AC-DC motors and controls, metering, power distribution, electronics process control computers, welding, conduit, and schematics.
• Must have working knowledge of all or some of the following: electrical/electronic circuits, PLC’s, wire installation/termination, conduit threading, bending and installation, AC and DC drives and welding.
• Operation of mobile equipment including forklift, man lift, scissor lift, and overhead cranes.
• Assist mechanics and operators as necessary.
• Monitor condition of equipment and make maximum use of planned outages.
• Participate in safety meetings and dialogs, perform Job Hazard Analysis, and perform Incident Investigations as needed to maintain the safest work environment possible.
• Take ownership of safety processes; perform maintenance safety program audits (LOTO, Confined Space, Fall Protection, PPE, mobile equipment, etc.)
• Clean, Inspect and charge forklifts nightly.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Forklift experience
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining and repairing production machinery
• Minimum 3 years' experience troubleshooting electrical systems and reading schematics
• Must be able to read and understand schematics/blueprint
• Must be able to weld in a professional manner
• Plumbing experience with PVC, copper, and metal pipes
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. to 100 lbs. frequently
• Walk long distances
• Ability to climb on and off a forklift occasionally
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
• Hold, grasp, or turn with the use of hands
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
• Kneel, stoop, or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Stand, work, and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words. Convey detailed instructions to others
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed