Maintenance Mechanic

POSITION PURPOSE: 

• To maintain the company’s facilities and machines to enable an efficient manufacturing operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible and accountable for completing assigned work orders in a timely manner.
• Responsible and accountable for the accuracy and quality of work performed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 5 or more years of experience as an industrial mechanic.
• High school graduate (min.), prefer some one with training in trade school
• Experience in a food industry a plus
• Have hands on electro-mechanical experience
• The candidate should have an ability to read shop and electrical drawings for parts, dimensioning, and troubleshooting.
• The mechanic should be able to communicate and document the work in process and /or completed during the shift.
• The mechanic should be able to troubleshoot electromechanical & pneumatic equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and work with minimal guidance on a 3- phase, 480 volt equipment.
• The candidate must be able to work safely and follow all safety procedures.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General Knowledge of the food manufacturing process.
• Must speak, read, and write using the English language.
• Able to multi task and bring tasks to closure.
• Must have follow-thru skills.
• Must be “level-headed” and work in a professional manner with all levels of employees.
• Self starter, team oriented, able to get along with employees at all levels.
• Must be able to work longer hours as requested
• Must be able to work in noisy factory environment. Also, must be able to work in areas processing powders and liquids at high temperature.
• Must be able to work most of their time standing and /or bending
• Demonstrated mechanical skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills.
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail skills.
• Must be a “hands-on” “team-player” leader.
• Able to plan and accomplish job from start to finish, with emphasis on the use of task lists, specification, schedules, and other instructions.
• Able to drive a forklift / reach truck
• Inverters and soft starters
• Welding – gas –mig-tig
• Plumbing
• Steam piping , steam traps &  trouble shooting
• Fluidized beds
• Blenders – V shell & paddle
• Bridgeports and lathes
• Programmable load controls (PLC’s)
• DC controls (4-20 ma & vdc)
• Trouble shooting and repairing of scales
• Pneumatic controls and sensors
• Use of hand tools, verniers, and micrometers
• Boilers, air compressors, DI water, pumps, heat exchangers, and other process equipments
• Able to learn new equipment and controls
• Able to inventory and / or order parts
• Familiarity  with HVAC systems a plus

EQUIPMENT:

• Comprehensive knowledge of all equipment used in Production including:
  • • • What equipment is required to process different products.
• How the equipment operates.
• How the equipment is set up.
• What periodic maintenance is required.
• What the proper cleaning procedures are for all circumstances.
• When the equipment is not operating as it should.
• Inspects equipment for cleanliness between products and documents in log book.

PROCESS:

• Familiarity with the company's products including:

• What the products are.
• How the products are processed.
• How the products behave during processing.
• Understands cGMP's.

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• cGMP
• SOPs as required.
• All PPE as required.
• General Supervisory Training.
• Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.
• Machine operation for all machines in department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required.
• Continuous mental and visual attention required.

• May be required to operate a forklift.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• Safety glasses as required.
• Uniforms.
• Hair nets.
• Gloves.
• “Dust” masks as needed.
• Any other PPE as needed/required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an assembly facility with air borne particles and moderate noise levels.

OTHER:

• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.