What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic 3rd shift position at Woodland Foods?
Hours: Mon-Friday, 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM, OT and Saturdays
The Maintenance Mechanic is primarily responsible for working with the Maintenance Department on building/grounds maintenance and installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting plant equipment while ensuring daily downtime reduction.
Essential duties and responsibilities
The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and frequently bend and move about the facility. Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces.
Personal Protective Equipment
The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing and warehouse areas that, under certain conditions, may require the use of personal protective equipment and chemical safety.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position does not allow for remote work.
E-Verification: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The Maintenance Mechanic is primarily responsible for working with the Maintenance Department on building/grounds maintenance and installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting plant equipment while ensuring daily downtime reduction.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, install, repair, inspect, and maintain mechanical systems related to industrial machinery and building facilities equipment such as Metal detectors, Conveyor Belts, Baggers, Pumps, Mixers, Sealers, and Scales
- Assist employees with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery, equipment, or work processes
- Interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints for equipment installation, operation, and repairs
- Recommend measures to improve operations and condition of equipment
- Ensure work is completed efficiently and timely
- Make sure correct material, equipment, and supplies are used and ordered timely
- Ensure all safety, housekeeping, and environmental rules and guidelines are followed
- Ensure all pertinent data related to maintenance activities are correct and documented according to company and regulatory regulations
- Provide training to employees on quality standards and safe performance of equipment and tools
- Performs root cause analysis and final fixes on industrial machinery and building facilities.
- Adhere to all current SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements
- Perform electrical work, welding, and other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Troubleshoot/maintain/install electrical controls for industrial machinery and building facilities equipment. Not limited to PLCs (reading/analyzing logic, not writing code), discrete I/O, analog signals; VFDs, soft starters, motor control circuits, industrial machinery electrical control cabinets; HMI’s; ethernet communications and switches; solenoids; push buttons; various sensors 3 phase and single-phase electrical distribution systems: Feeder/sub panels; branch circuitry; building electrical.
- Troubleshoot/maintain/install mechanical systems related to industrial machinery and building facilities equipment. Not limited to gear reducers, conveyor belts, rollers, bearings, pumps, and mixers. Fluid Power Pressurized hydraulic/pneumatic systems and circuitry: motors; pumps; directional control valves; flow/pressure control devices; piping systems and hoses.
- 5 years of previous Industrial Maintenance Experience, specifically with Metal detectors, Baggers, Sealers, and Scales
- Strong knowledge of plant maintenance operations (including production equipment), material handling equipment, electrical PLCs, AC/DC motors and controls, mechanical power transmissions, gear drives, and speed ratios
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions
- Thorough working knowledge of all tools, procedures, and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment
- Thorough working knowledge of all electrical, mechanical systems, and electronic applications in an industrial environment
- Experience with metalworking and fabrication equipment
- Able to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
- Food Production, Manufacturing, and Warehouse experience required
- Must be flexible with hours, possibility for OT
- Frequently required to lift and push up to 55lbs
- Possession of a current and valid driver’s license
- Ability to prioritize and learn quickly
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills.
- Analytical and Mechanically inclined
- Ability to use percentages, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Computer literacy
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
- High School Degree Required
- Associates Degree Preferred
- PLC programming certification Preferred
- Electrical/Mechanical certification preferred
The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and frequently bend and move about the facility. Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces.
Personal Protective Equipment
The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing and warehouse areas that, under certain conditions, may require the use of personal protective equipment and chemical safety.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position does not allow for remote work.
- Works in a manufacturing environment
- Exposure to dust, odors, and noise
- Use of cleaning chemicals
E-Verification: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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