Mechanic- Maintenance

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.