Maintenance Mechanic

Position Overview

• Maintenance Mechanic
• Starting Pay: $33.53/hour
• Gradual pay increases

What We Have to Offer

• $33.53 per hour to start (Level 1)
• $36.95 per hour after completion of required training (Level 2)
• $38.55 per hour after completion of required training (Level 3)
• Up to 120 hours (15 days) vacation annually (depending on schedule)
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, life insurance
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 12-hour shifts
• 5:00 pm to 5:00 am
• 6:00 pm to 6:00 am
• 6:30 pm to 6:30 am
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
• Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Key Accountabilities

As part of our manufacturing team, you will

• Installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment
• Design and layout circuits, installing fixtures, wiring conduits, motors, and other electrical equipment/components, including proven ability to use multimeter
• Identifying and troubleshooting mechanical issues
• Providing technical support and plant leadership for equipment troubleshooting and equipment modifications
• Performing both uptime and downtime preventative maintenance
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Assist in training new employees

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education in a related field
• Proven ability to use multimeter and other electrical equipment/components
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HVAC, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.