Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for maintaining machinery, utilities, and the facility in a safe manner. 

Responsibilities

• Safely perform preventative checks and services on assigned equipment. • Review machine issues with mechanics, operators, Supervisors, Managers, etc. and communicate solutions/progress/completion • Utilize maintenance software to track labor hours and repairs needed on equipment• Navigate through machinery operational and maintenance manuals to understand equipment functionality as well as locate parts • Perform Preventative, Predictive, and Corrective maintenance successfully and autonomously • Establish and maintain working relationships with all employees • Provide daily detailed reporting of equipment/facility issues, very descriptive and detailed.• Assemble and build machine mechanical components • Troubleshoot through pneumatic control issues and make repairs necessary • Identify changes in dimensional requirements of machines/parts by inspecting utilizing tape measure, caliper, etc. and making corrective repairs needed in a timely manner • Minimize downtime by communicating issues with production/maintenance to make repairs during proper provided downtime windows.• Identify issues by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments such as vibration pen/ultrasound devices.• Maintain operation of condensers/cooling towers • Understanding and maintain operation of boiler • Maintain a clean work area and safe work environment • Perform lock out/tag out • Follow company GMP Policy guidelines at all times • Operate hand tools and maintain them clean • Lubricate machinery as per manufacturing specifications • Perform utility rounds and properly document readings/issues • Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma • Industrial maintenance certificate (preferred)• 2 years minimum Maintenance Mechanic experience (preferred)• 2 years in Food Manufacturing experience (preferred)• Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds. • Ability to operator power tools safety/efficiently • Understanding of pump mechanics, (PD, Centrifugal, etc.) • Understanding of pneumatic controls • Basic understanding of electrical components/controls • Attention to detail when performing all aspects of job • Ability to successfully rebuild and troubleshoot valves • Able to troubleshoot mechanical issues and make adjustments/repairs necessary • Source machinery/facility parts for repairs • Utilize maintenance software system (MVP One), Microsoft office, and Word • Ability to read and understand equipment manuals/drawings

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