POSITION SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Mechanic conducts machine setup, performs repairs/preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on plant equipment to include, but not limited to: centrifuges, vacuum pumps, mixers, packaging machinery, conveyors, etc.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Leadership, the Maintenance Mechanic conducts repairs/preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment in order to reduce mechanical downtime and keep product flows and production lines running at maximum efficiency.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible to adhere to safety and quality expectations.
- Follows proper Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) and wears proper PPE for the job completed (Head, Ears, Eyes, Hand, and Foot protection, hair/beard nets, etc). Always be mindful of and adhere to GMP, Quality and Food Safety requirements.
- Applies 5S principles when completing a job. Keeps work area clean, uncluttered and organized to increase safety, reduce waste, and optimize productivity.
- Performs mechanical skills, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production equipment.
- Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of plant equipment, including but not limited to production equipment, gearboxes, centrifugal pumps, conveyors, packaging equipment, electrical motors, mixers.
- Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance service.
- Perform and/or assists team members on emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
- Installs replacement belts, filters, gears, chains and valves.
- Rebuilds valves, pumps and gearboxes.
- Performs basic preventive maintenance tasks such as lubricating parts, drives chains, visual inspection, etc.
- Comply with OSHA & CalOSHA safety and health rules (Confined Space, LOTO, etc).
- Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with USDA, FDA, BRC, & Cal-OSHA standards.
- Maintains accurate records of maintenance work performed during shift through CMMS
- Provides regular status reports to maintenance leadership team.
- Operate powered lift vehicles and hand trucks to convey, move, and hoist materials.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, typically:
- High School diploma or GED.
- 1-4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic capacity and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Trade School (of manufacturing relevance) and/or equivalent certification preferred.
- Mechanical or Electrical Technical degree preferred.
- OSHA certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance.
- Ability to work holidays, weekends, overtime, or different shifts.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, reasoning, and common sense.
- Ability to read schematics and drawings.
- Strong technical skills in the mechanical field.
- Knowledge of maintenance systems, work order process, preventive/predictive maintenance, and 5S.
- Knowledge of electrical circuits and troubleshooting preferred.
- Knowledge of welding stainless steel and other metals preferred.
- Ability to manage stress and react quickly in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Self-directed, self-motivated, and ability to work independently with safety and accuracy.
- Accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Ability to obtain and maintain powered lift vehicle certification.
- Ability to use or learn how to use E-Maint CMMS program.
- Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.
- The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts and vibration, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. This position works 100% onsite, 4-5 days per week. May work required overtime.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodations.
- Stand, crouch, and/or lay flat for sustained periods of time on a daily basis.
- Perform tasks requiring reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling.
- Frequently required to use hands to handle and reach; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
- Sustain frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms.
- Maintain a clean-shaven appearance as necessary for the use of a respirator.
- Requires ability to occasionally lift or move objects up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Work Location: In person