Mechanic- Maintenance (1shift)

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for proactively maintaining the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive/predictive maintenance. 

Job Responsibilities  

• Assist in installing and service different pieces of equipment, using required self-supplied and company-supplied hand tools. 

• Answer calls for service in a timely manner. 

• Perform assigned preventive maintenance task. 

• Moving and raising components using hoists, dollies, or other provided equipment. 

• Updating daily work communications. 

• Maintain tools, powered vehicles, and equipment; keep parts and supplies in order. 

• Responsible for a clean and hazard free work area throughout the entire day. 

• Use and maintain safety equipment on job sites. 

• Other duties as business needs. 

• Ability to follow applicable safety and environment requirements, food safety, GMP’s. 

• Execute job order assignments and keep accurate job order records. 

• Participate in RCA’s. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Assist members in all grade levels with troubleshooting. 

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs. 

• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs. 

Experience & Skills  

• 2-3 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic/electrician. 

• Solid understanding of maintenance fundamentals and electrical power. 

• Solid understanding of mechanical concepts and electrical controls. 

• Must be able to read and understand various methods of mechanical and other technical drawings. 

• Basic knowledge on the correct use and care of various tools used in maintenance work. 

• Must be able to follow procedures as outlined in equipment manufacturer's maintenance manual. 

• Basic knowledge on how to gas, arc, and/or TIG weld. 

• Basic knowledge of diagnosing equipment failures and correcting them. 

• Should be familiar with air compressors, various pumps, boilers, and other common mechanical equipment. 

Education  

• High School diploma or equivalent of a GED or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through on the job training or experience. 

• An associate degree in mechanical and/or industrial engineering preferred but not required. 

 
Work Environment 

• Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and stand for long periods of time. 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for short distances. 

• Comfortable working with heights and confined spaces. 

• Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environment.