PLANT MECHANIC

·       Ensure timely completion of all maintenance tasks.

·       Respond to unplanned downtime and emergency requests.

·       When responding to crisis calls will always arrive at the scene with basic tools and equipment necessary to perform work. 

·       Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, compressors, exhaust fans, blowers and wastewater.

·       Interface with outside equipment and service providers.

·       Maintain spare parts inventory (MRO) and order needed parts.

·       Ensure that maintenance activities comply with GMPs and USDA requirements.

·       Identify and communicate to management, opportunities for improvement in physical plant, processing operations and downtime reduction.

·       Working knowledge and skills in operating a variety of small hand tools and devices used in general mechanical maintenance operations.

·       Maintains various activity records and logs.

·       Observe equipment or machinery while in operation to detect malfunctions.

·       Disassemble mechanical equipment, identify faulty/worn parts, replace, reassemble, and test.

·       Other tasks as assigned by management.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

·       This position reports to the Plant Manager and interacts with outside vendors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Work Experience, Qualification, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

·       High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1+ years of related experience and/or training in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing environment; or 4 years’ direct experience in an industrial mechanical maintenance or food manufacturing maintenance environment.

·       Possess the ability to function effectively in a team environment and interact productively with all levels of team personnel and outside contractors.

·       Ability to read, write the following: work orders, instructions, daily reports and machine manuals.

·       Can understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Educational Level/Certifications

·       High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Demands/ Environmental Conditions

• Must have ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time and be able to bend and reach.
• Ability to work in hot or cold environments
• Ability to work with a variety of chemicals, solvents, and understand/abide by the corresponding material safety data sheet, SDS
• Can bend, stoop, and twist repetitively throughout your entire shift
• Ability to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing and extending arms
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Level/Certifications

·       Vocational Diploma, Technical Diploma or Associate’s Degree from a technical maintenance or vocational school, a plus.

Work Experience and Qualification

·       Ability to operate a forklift or scissor lift.