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Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Position Title: Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift
Department: Maintenance
Hours: 3:00p.m – shift end (hours may vary)
Schedule: Monday – Friday + Saturdays
Location: Holland, Michigan

There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsible for the preventative maintenance of all assigned plant equipment, including service, repair or replacement of gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, etc.
Ensure the mechanical and physical integrity of the production equipment.
Reduce the production down time as a result of mechanical failure.
Ensure that preventative maintenance measures are completed on a timely basis.
Assist Mechanics as needed to complete machine repair and/or equipment troubleshooting
Assist production departments for a timely set up.
Properly and safely use maintenance shop equipment (drill press, lathe, pneumatic tools, etc.) to complete projects.
Follow all safety and housekeeping procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, email, and follow up with daily tasks as assigned.
Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
Ability to safely work at a self-motivated pace and with little supervision.
Have sound troubleshooting skillset
Must be able to describe and display the following:
- Working knowledge of Electrical, (20ma -480V)
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong understanding of Pneumatics and Hydraulics
- Ability to read electrical prints
- Ability to read Mechanical drawings, and schematics
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or relevant training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands: