Industrial Machine Maintenance Technician

Plant Location: Waterford Township, Erie Pennsylvania

                                                                                         (821 Route 97 South Waterford, Pennsylvania 16441)

Industrial Food Manufacturing Machine Technician

Night Shift:  6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

  2-2-3 rotation -3-day weekend every other week!     

Starting *Hourly Rate - $28.30 -$33.00

*Based on Skill & Experience*

We offer a variety pack of benefits after just 30 days:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate. We also offer Direct Deposit. Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90-days.

Your seat at the best snacks table:

The Electro-Mechanical Technician maintains the efficiency of machinery and high-speed automated equipment in a continuous improvement-based environment, while also creating and maintaining a safe work environment.  Position is responsible for setting up, installing, repairing, and maintaining production/manufacturing equipment and machinery. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed.

The Technician position is accountable for the efficient installation, repair, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

• Performs highly diversified duties to install and maintain production machines and the plant facility’s equipment.
• Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Performs simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Performs electromechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of production machines.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests and makes adjustments.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions as needed for facilities maintenance.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detects faulty operations and defective material; reports those and any unusual situations to proper supervision. 
• Complies with safety regulations and maintains clean and orderly work areas.
  
  

What you bring to the Best Snacks Party:

Education and Work Experience
•   Minimum of three years of electro-mechanical training /experience in a production/plant environment; strong hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and industrial skills with some PLC experience; experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings), product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs), troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns), and reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•    Interpersonal skills
•    Decision-making skills
•    Time management skills
•    Organizational skills
•    Ability to work within an integrated operating enterprise
•    Ability to manage priorities and multiple projects simultaneously 
•    Ability to perform calibrations, installation and maintenance of process and analytical instrumentation.
•    Ability to work a variable schedule
•    Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
•    Ability to perform electro-mechanical work, photo-eye diagnosis, valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, lube routes.

Physical Requirements
•    Must be able to walk and stand for a prolonged period of time
•    Must be able to use hands, arms, and fingers to handle, feel, and reach
•    Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
•    Must be able to climb or balance
•    Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
•    Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 

Vision Requirements
•    Close vision
•    Distance vision
•    Color vision
•    Peripheral vision
•    Depth perception
•    Ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions
The Maintenance Technician position is located in a manufacturing environment, which includes:
•    Exposure to high temperatures
•    Fumes or airborne particles
•    Moving mechanical parts and vibration
•    Loud noise level

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace.

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is your invitation to apply now!

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