What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Technician position at Calabro Cheese Corp?
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Technician to join our Maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality installations, repairs, and maintenance on a variety of processing and mechanical equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Mechanical Technician is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining plant processing, facility, and support equipment.
- Responsible for ensuring equipment and machinery down-time is kept to a minimum by performing the necessary maintenance.
- Perform building maintenance as necessary.
- Complete duties in a safe, sanitary, and efficient manner.
- Respond immediately to production requests.
- Working knowledge of maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machines and facility electrical and mechanical systems including heating, ventilation, chilling/cooling, compressed air, water supply and other equipment.
- Follow all GMP, SOP, and OSHA guidelines, company policies and procedures.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
- Proficient in using a variety of hand and power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
- Experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.
- Thorough knowledge and experience in the areas of basic mechanics, hydraulics, control valves, pneumatics, schematic diagrams, maintenance, electrical components including solid state controls, motor power, control wiring, and basic process control.
- Mechanics must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and to respond to call-in emergencies when needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work at heights above 6 feet on scaffolding.
- Must be able to operate man lifts, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and forklifts.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. (solo or assisted).
- Must be able to bend, kneel, sit, and stand at least 8 hours per day.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces (limitations on size of individual).
- Must be able to work with hands, average range of motion, overhead, below knees, power tools, hand tools, and recording instruments.
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