Mechanic-Maintenance 3

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for proactively maintaining the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment through preventive/predictive maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in installing and service different pieces of equipment, using required self-supplied and company-supplied hand tools.

• Answer calls for service in a timely manner.

• Perform assigned preventive maintenance task.

• Moving and raising components using hoists, dollies, or other provided equipment.

• Updating daily work communications.

• Maintain tools, powered vehicles, and equipment; keep parts and supplies in order.

• Responsible for a clean and hazard free work area throughout the entire day.

• Use and maintain safety equipment on job sites.

• Other duties as business needs.

• Ability to follow applicable safety and environment requirements, food safety, GMP’s.

• Execute job order assignments and keep accurate job order records.

• Participate in RCA’s.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Assist members in all grade levels with troubleshooting.

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs.

• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs.

Experience & Skills

• 2-3 years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic/electrician.

• Solid understanding of maintenance fundamentals and electrical power.

• Solid understanding of mechanical concepts and electrical controls.

• Must be able to read and understand various methods of mechanical and other technical drawings.

• Basic knowledge on the correct use and care of various tools used in maintenance work.

• Must be able to follow procedures as outlined in equipment manufacturer's maintenance manual.

• Basic knowledge on how to gas, arc, and/or TIG weld.

• Basic knowledge of diagnosing equipment failures and correcting them.

• Should be familiar with air compressors, various pumps, boilers, and other common mechanical equipment.

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent of a GED or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through on the job training or experience.

• An associate degree in mechanical and/or industrial engineering preferred but not required.

Work Environment

• Must be able to climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. for short distances.

• Comfortable working with heights and confined spaces.

• Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environment.