The Maintenance Mechanic II performs daily maintenance on food processing machinery, daily change overs, monthly preventative maintenance, repair, periodic service, fabrication, and problem analysis while working in a stressful time critical environment. Must be able to follow direction verbal and written to perform tasks as directed by their lead mechanic.

• The mechanic is highly knowledgeable in a vast array of equipment operations, fabrication, design and modification of equipment.
• The ability to work with stainless steel. good stainless-steel welding skills as well as other metals including aluminum is preferred. Experienced in Fitting and welding complex pieces.
• Conducts root cause analysis to correct weaknesses and lengthen equipment life
• Performs equipment diagnosis and repairs including repairing, replacing, adjusting, and maintaining parts and components of all types and sizes of complex light and heavy duty equipment including mechanical equipment, tanks, piping, pumps.
• Much of the Equipment is European therefore parts are expensive and downtime waiting for parts can be extensive. Because of this preventative maintenance is very important; as is excellent fabrication skills.
• Designs parts and complex systems for fabrication, modification and/or replacement
• Uses sophisticated tools and machinery to perform the work including a metal lathe and milling machine.
• General machining skills preferred.
• Welds using TIG, MIG, arc, gas, and argon on small, intricate and complex pieces and a variety of metals including stainless steel and aluminum.
• Makes equipment more user friendly and easier to clean, saving time and helping to ensure proper food safety sanitation and reducing possible problems involved with disassembling equipment.
• Responsible for their own safety and the machinery safety of others.
• Must always follow OSHA rules and Regulations including Lockout/Tagout
• Responsibilities for periodic condition-based maintenance inspections.