Job Title: Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Class: Full Time - Hourly

Shift: 9am-6pm Monday-Thursday, 6am-12pm Fridays (Flexibility required)

Pay: Negotiable/Experience Based

Benefits: Health & Dental Insurance, Retirement, Paid Time Off, Paid Training, Paid Holidays

The Job Duties:

Perform tasks related to the maintenance of production equipment and facility machinery and parts. Provide support and expertise in dismantling, laying out, moving, changing, or erecting machinery or equipment.

• Maintain and repair equipment from blueprints, schematics and drawings. Identify components and request replacement parts when required. Lead small projects and provide autonomous support for shift needs.
• Responsible for keeping accurate preventative maintenance records.
• Perform reactive machine maintenance using knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, gear boxes, pumps, motors, conveyors, etc.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance as instructed by the Plant Management.
• Diagnose/troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Report any issues to Plant Manager.
• Keep an accurate inventory of parts on-hand.
• Communicate with Purchasing on need for parts and tools.
• Learn/train operators in set up and operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment and machinery with or without the aid of blueprints, operations manuals or schematics.
• Maintain and be accountable for specific production areas while assisting management in the day to day and long term planning and productivity of the Plant.
• Plan and perform preventative maintenance to production and associated equipment as required.
• May be assigned to complete plant production tasks during peak season to maintain high productivity and quality.
• Initiate ideas in any cost saving or waste reduction projects.
• Help to produce the highest quality product.
• Adhere to all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety.
• Report any food safety, health & safety, quality issues as necessary.

Background Profile:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• 5 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Maintenance and Production Staff.
• Willingness to train other Mechanics and learn new skills.
• Able to use computer system for maintenance purposes (CMMS, Word, Excel email).
• Ability to keep neat and accurate records.
• Above average problem solving and troubleshooting skills to minimize Production down time.
• Good math skills.
• Experience in a Food manufacturing facility.
• Experience with High Speed packaging and labeling equipment.
• Experience with controls for conveyor systems and power transmissions, pneumatic, hydraulic, pumps, valves, motors.
• Experience with 120/240/460 VAC, Single & 3 phase power, 120-24 AC and DC control circuits
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with plumbing and pipefitting.
• Experience with High Pressure Steam systems.
• Knowledge of PLCs and VFDs.
• Welding experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit, bend, talk, and hear.
• Heights; work on a ladder, scissor lift or extended man lifts.
• Work may require employee to be exposed to inclement weather conditions.

Prior to initiating employment, all candidates considered will be required to participate in a written or hands on mechanical qualification test, background check and physical/drug screen testing. Only those selected for testing and interviews will be contacted. In order to be considered, please submit a detailed resume.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4x10
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Programmable Logic Controllers: 5 years (Preferred)
• Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person