Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic A

Italian Rose Garlic Products located in Riviera Beach, FL is the category leading producer of Fresh Produce based salsa in North America. We offer branded, private label, contract manufactured and food service salsa products in addition to a variety of dips, spreads and sauces. Our mission at Italian Rose is to be recognized as a successful and dynamic growth leader in the Fresh Salsa Category providing consumers with the highest quality, superior tasting variety of salsa products at a great value as compared to our competitors.

At Italian Rose our values are based upon providing an enjoyable, safe work environment that reflects dignity, respect and prosperity for all employees. We do this through fostering a team environment and conducting business in the spirit of honesty and integrity, while promoting employee responsibility, accountability and empowerment.

Summary
Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic A is responsible for performing maintenance activities as required to support all plant operations and assist the Maintenance Manager and/or Plant Manager in supporting the overall maintenance effort and team.

Essential Functions
•    Execute daily assignments to include but not limited to coordinating, supporting and performing all required plant reactive, preventative, proactive, project and
setup support maintenance activities
•    Utilizing the site’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), create the maintenance schedule, organize work orders and input maintenance
parts inventory into the system
•    Assess, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing issues, such as pneumatic devices and hydraulic systems; the rebuilding of gearboxes and drives and (to include
researching technical data, procuring parts, performing hand-on repairs and assisting in the coordination of contractor support as needed) in a timely fashion
and with minimal supervision.
•    Installation of equipment and needed piping
•    Setting up of production lines, as well as the repair and troubleshooting of filling machines on production lines.
•    Follows proper safety guidelines, including lock out tag out procedures during all maintenance and repairs.
•    Insures GMP, SSOP, OSHA guidelines and best practices are met prior to commissioning or restarting a piece of machinery, equipment or production line.
•    Personally demonstrates and avidly encourage a continuous improvement culture within the maintenance team by actively participating in continuous
improvement processes and projects and by completing assigned projects on time and with high-quality results
•    Assist in training, coaching and mentoring fellow mechanics/technicians on proper maintenance practices to include but not limited to safe work practices,
equipment theory of operation, proper troubleshooting techniques and best-practice repair procedures, etc.
•    Identify and report unsafe machinery, equipment repairs and upgrades as needed
•    Conducts all the tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, according to the laws and regulatory agencies: EPA, OSHA, Fire Department,
FSMA, FDA, etc.
•     Comply with company policies and procedures, maintain regular work attendance and support short-notice overtime requirements when needed

Qualifications
•    High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required (Associate’s Degree, Trade School Certificate and/or Military Technical Training, a plus)
•    Must have 5 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably under cGMP regulations
•    Knowledge of and experience with food processing machinery including: Horizontal and Vertical Mixers, Urschell Dicers, Pack Line Depositing, Sealing and
Lidding equipment, Circular and Vacuum pumps, Flow Valves/Fillers, Temperature/Level Sensors, Conveyors, Air Compressors, HVAC Units, Metal Detectors,
Check Weigher, and all essential machinery and equipment for the production of salsa, dips and spreads.
•    Technical knowledge and ability in electrical troubleshooting, including replacement of three phase motors, & knowledge in PLC’s (Allen Bradley or Siemens)
•    Certified in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronics is desirable
•    Related field training and continuing education is a plus
•    Must be mechanically inclined and possess the ability to use all standard tools of the trade; to include but not limited to basic hand and machine tools, various
test equipment (as required) and be able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and prints, as well as demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively
operate basic shop machinery such as hyd. presses, grinders, lathes, mills, drill presses, welders, jigs and tigs

Competencies/ Skills
•    Must demonstrate effective leadership skills (Experience in a leadership role preferred)
•    Proficiency in computer (Microsoft Office, Excel) and basic math skills
•    High Level in HVAC Skills including RTU’s &/or Condensers
•    Mechanicals Skills in Shear Mixer, Pumps &/or Welding tig-mig
•    High Skill in Electrical circuits, including 480 AC/DC
•    Team Oriented
•    Excellent time management
•    Working with minimal supervision.
•    Proficient reading, writing and verbal communication skills.

Italian Rose Garlic Products is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.