What are the responsibilities and job description for the MECHANIC B position at Cacique Foods, LLC.?
Summary
Under the direction of our Maintenance Manager, the Mechanic B is responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition , also responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology , and techniques. This facility produces a variety of dairy products as safely and efficiently as possible, while meeting all corporate, customer, and government requirements.
Duties And Responsibilities
Under the direction of our Maintenance Manager, the Mechanic B is responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition , also responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology , and techniques. This facility produces a variety of dairy products as safely and efficiently as possible, while meeting all corporate, customer, and government requirements.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems (to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electrical, power, gas or air required for operations)
- Readily available for emergency repairs/breakdown situations
- Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
- Perform preventive maintenance ( i.e. conducting computerized preventive maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data)
- Line manufacturing support systems (ozone generation, line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery)
- Complete work orders in a timely manner , maintaining high quality standards.
- Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
- Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
- Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with the required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
- Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor
- Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
- Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
- Follow all required work safe practices, including but not limited to: Lockout-tag out requirements and wearing all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling and fall restraints.
- Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately .
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
- Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
- Strong communication (verbal and written)
- Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time.
- Ability to work on all equipment on the floor such as conveyors, mechanical, filler, sleever , and box director.
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, gas systems, liquid propane, boilers and refrigeration
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Trained in forklift operation.
- Demonstrates basic knowledge of mechanical equipment repair.
- Able to complete all preventative maintenance tasks.
- Able to create a notification in SAP.
- Able to locate parts in SAP.
- Demonstrates a high level of communication, cooperation, and teamwork.
- CPR/First aid certified.
- Basic tig, stick, wire welding. Plasma and acetylene cutting.
- Able to troubleshoot and overhaul a centrifugal pump.
- Understanding of MCC room layouts
- Able to troubleshoot/replace motor control starters.
- Able to troubleshoot/replace relays and solenoids.
- Able to laser align anything coupled or pulley driven.
- Able to troubleshoot and wire a 3-phase motor.
- Able to troubleshoot and repair 110v and 24v control wiring.
- Eligible to achieve skill level B after a minimum of one year at skill level C.
