Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic in a food and beverage manufacturing environment is responsible for the care and maintenance of production assets in a safe, sanitary and efficient condition. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques.

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems (to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electrical, power, gas, or air required for operations)
• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production
• Ensure all paperwork is completed a clear, legible and accurate format, with required information
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to supervisor
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tagout requirements and wearing required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area
• Report food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to inspect the equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years
• Welding: 1 year (Preferred)
• Commercial electrician: 1 year
• Fabrication: 1 year (Preferred)
• Pneumatics: 1 year (Preferred)

Requirements:

• Provide your own tools
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays
• Effectively work in a team environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Beverage bottling or canning equipment experience.

This is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.

GCD

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person