What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Reliability Mechanic -- Food Processing position at Element2 Group?
As the 2nd shift gears up in New Bedford, you arrive ready to keep high-throughput seafood production lines running smoothly. You’ll move from station to station—completing preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, and returning equipment to service—so operations never miss a beat.
What your shift looks like- Start with the maintenance plan: review scheduled PMs, create work orders, and stage parts for upcoming tasks.
- Head to the floor: service OEM and custom-fabricated machinery, from conveyors to grinders and other production equipment.
- Tackle breakdowns: troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults independently and get lines back online.
- Partner up: coordinate with electricians, refrigeration contractors, and plumbers when specialized support is needed.
- Stay in sync: collaborate with the maintenance supervisor and an evolving team to improve plant performance.
- Button up the details: maintain inventory for replacement parts and document completed work.
- 5 years as an industrial mechanic, with hands-on experience in a production setting.
- Proven ability to independently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
- Experience with conveyors, grinders, and general production equipment.
- Familiarity with ammonia refrigeration systems is a plus.
- Comfort reading blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Basic computer proficiency and solid math skills.
- Reliable transportation to New Bedford.
- Ability to lift within OSHA guidelines.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
- Active food processing facility handling fish; cold/refrigerated environment.
- Scheduled for 2nd shift, five days per week, including one weekend day.
If you thrive on solving problems in real time and take pride in machinery that runs at peak performance, you’ll feel right at home here.
Salary : $25 - $35