Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance & emergency repairs to all production machinery, striving to improve equipment reliability & glove quality, as part of the maintenance team.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work on vertical baggers, ( Hayssen & Matrix ), Tanney & Langdon cartoners, ink jet printers, and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of bulk flour systems. ( Transfer blowers, air-locks, divertor valves, sifters, etc ) .
• Knowledge of industrial ovens, proofers, conveyors, dryers, etc.
• Fill out daily log reports, emergency breakdown reports, work orders, and communicate with incoming shifts.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as scheduled.
• Ability to work on low voltage and 120-480vac equipment, starters, motors, vfd’s, sensors, controllers, photo-eyes, etc.
• Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.
• Read schematics and blueprints in order to interpret, diagnose, and troubleshoot electrical issues to properly and safely repair.
• Perform repairs and upgrades of the machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Support installations, analysis and acceptance of new electro mechanical equipment.
• Repair and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies metal detectors, and scales.
• Test the performance of electro-mechanical assemblies, using test instruments
• Fabricate guards using measuring devices, cutting tools and welders. ( stick & tig )
• Read and interpret HMI panels to troubleshoot production line faults.
• Install electronic parts and hardware, using soldering equipment and hand tools
• Operate, test, and maintain robotic equipment
• Assist in Production/Maintenance related assignments as needed.
• Communicate issues and problem solve with Production staff any quality and safety concerns.
• Perform electrical and distribution lock out/ tag out method steady with customary safety protocol
• Facilitate to ensure all electro and mechanical safety requirements.
• Participate in overtime assignments as required.
• Provide “on call” coverage as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology field and or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 1-5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Through knowledge of Maintenance jargon, Maintenance Best Practices Knowledge; OSHA, safety, etc.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and Production needs.

Compensation & Benefits:
The Maintenance Mechanic is eligible for competitive salary commensurate with experience, paid vacation and holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance and 401k.

EEOC Statement:
Newly Weds Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected status or considered a member of any other class protected by applicable law.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.