What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at BERJE INCORPORATED?
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Berje Inc - Carteret, NJ
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 2 Year Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Manufacturing
Maintenance Mechanic
Join a high energy, Family-owned Company in the Flavor & Fragrance Industry.
We are committed to being your trusted partner, reliable innovator, and informed resource, providing quality ingredients with an emphasis on safety and compliance. We promise to deliver superior service and products that live up to our values of integrity, accountability, leadership, legacy, diversity, and passion every single day. Berjé Inc. is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over seven decades across three generations. The company was originally founded in with creative approach to creating value from byproducts and aromatic raw materials set the stage for Berjé to become a leading supplier within the flavor and fragrance industry.
The Maintenance Mechanic will perform all work tasks in a safe and timely manner and according to company policies and procedures. Perform corrective and preventive maintenance in an industrial environment, repair production/facility equipment, non-contractor installation of utilities and equipment. Maintain and respond to facility’s Fire and Burglar systems, general up-keep of the facility and assist as a liaison with outside services. Will be a member of the site’s emergency response team. Periodic overtime is required. This poisition will work independently or as part of a team depending on the task or project. Conduct repairs, maintenance and other work as scheduled by the Maintenance supervisor and/or Senior Maintenance person. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
- Performs preventive maintenance inspections, troubleshooting, calibrations and service on machines, pumps, motors, facilities equipment, and building systems, including HVAC units.
- Rebuilds pumps and other production equipment. Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary. Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance. Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
- Minor electrical troubleshooting and installations (outlets, switches, and lights)
- Plumbing work: run copper lines, pipe threading, repair & install plumbing fixtures
- Work with CMMS system entering and closing WO’s and entering equipment and PM to CMMS system.
- Compliance with all relevant FDA, SQF and OSHA procedures and regulations. Maintain a neat and orderly work area at all times.
- Follow all safety rules and SOP’s, while maintaining clean and organized work area with an accident and on-the-job injury free record.
- Properly complete documentation including maintenance forms and equipment logbooks.
- Perform other maintenance work as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Qualifications
- Vocational/Technical Schooling and/or Training in one or more maintenance crafts (plumbing/mechanical/electrical).
- Must have a good mechanical aptitude and have good verbal and written communication skills.
- 2 years of maintenance experience in an Industrial Manufacturing environment
- Troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment (i.e. Pumps, Mixers, Motors etc.)
- Minor electrical troubleshooting and installations (outlets, switches, and lights)
- Plumbing: copper pipe, pipe threading, soldering, use of Pro press tools.
- Knowledge of welding, HVAC systems and lean principles a plus.
- 2 years of work experience executing work tasks in a P.M. Program.
- Basic Computer Skills.
- Advanced level abilities for maintaining, troubleshooting, problem solving, and repairing production equipment.
- Time management skills, ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines.
- Work in a team atmosphere with other maintenance and production workers with good interpersonal and communication skills. Effectively interact with different functional groups.
- Proficient in the use of hand & power tools.
- Ability to handle physical workload and lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Ability to use scissor lift equipment, drive a forklift and floor cleaning equipment.
- May at times be required to work in tight/confined spaces.
- Ability to Sit, Stand, Walk for extended periods of time
