Mechanic

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:                        Mechanic

Shift:                             2nd -(4:00 pm to 12:45 am)

Schedule:                      Monday through Friday, occasional Saturdays as needed.

Reports To:                    Facilities Manager

Employment Status:       Full Time

FLSA Classification:        Hourly- Non/ Exempt

Compensation Range:     $30.00 -$35.00

Job Summary:

Cookies United, a quality driven cookie company based in Islip, NY, is looking to hire a shift mechanic. The shift mechanic will troubleshoot equipment problems and perform the required maintenance to ensure smooth mechanical operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess, adjust, and fix production machinery and equipment.
• Adjusts equipment as required in a non-operator’s capacity.
• Observe and ensure all equipment performs as required after production has set up lines.
• Responds to requests from all departments based on priorities.
• Replacement of factory parts and components on our full line of products.
• Executes PMs and preventive breakdown as directed by the maintenance manager.
• Assesses all mechanical and electrical failures, repairs, breakdowns as needed. Reports all to maintenance manager.
• Completes daily shift report to the maintenance manager and the maintenance team.
• Any other tasks assigned based on business needs.

Job Requirements:

• Mechanical skills and knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow manuals, electrical, and mechanical diagrams.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Motivation to become self-sufficient and troubleshooting techniques.
• The ability to be flexible with changing daily priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Training and Experience:

• Technician Certifications
• 4 - 6 years of direct mechanical experience, preferably in food manufacturing environments.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Dexterity and coordination.
• Lift and maneuver objects weighing more than 40 lbs.
• Ability to work in cold and hot environments.
• Walking: move about the entire plant.
• Stand for long periods of time.

Benefits:

• Compensation based on experience Annual Performance Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance & Voluntary Benefits (ADD, STD, LTD and FSA)
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off:

• 9 Paid Holidays
• 2 1/2 weeks (13 days) of vacation for year 1
• 3 weeks (15 days) of vacation for year 2

• Meal/Beverage voucher for your birthday
• Exciting fast-paced entrepreneurial learning environment
• Ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement