Summary: Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment. Assists with clerical maintenance tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: to include the following. Other duties as assigned.

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.

• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts a device to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Initiates purchase order for parts and machines.
• Repairs electrical equipment.
• Performs skilled maintenance activities including welding, brazing, soldering, and plumbing.
• Checks and repairs pumps, fans, valves, and motors.
• Adjusts, repairs, and replaces electrical and electronic pneumatic relays.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Operates handsaw, drill press, and electric drill.
• Maintains tools and machinery in good condition and uses all tools carefully and as instructed.
• Repairs equipment using common welding techniques.
• Follows safety procedures and regulations.
• Works flexible hours to meet project/task deadlines.
• Communicates with supervisor regarding task assignment, task completion and deviation from task schedule.
• Maintains and complete task schedule including written and verbal requests.
• Communicates suggestions, questions and concerns to supervisor.
• Provides professional service.
• Works effectively, efficiently and positively with minimal supervision.
• Maintains the cleanliness of work area.
• Adheres to safety, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
• Reports food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Maintenance related Technical School

We are an equal opportunity employer.