Job Description

Hiring Bonus - $1,250

Night Shift – $31.50/hr, Day Shift – $28.50/hr

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of industrial machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment. This position is a night shift role, with hours 6:00 pm - 6:30 am.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute projects as directed by Maintenance Management and Plant Operations.

• Maintain equipment and facilities with particular attention to Food Safety including:

• Instrument calibration

• Maintenance of product contact surfaces

• Participate in Operations Food Safety Training

• Monitor food safety related instrumentation

• Work closely with Quality on development and implementation of HACCP, GMP, SQF and other product safety programs

• Ensures operation of machinery (both electrical and mechanical equipment) by completing preventive maintenance requirements on equipment motors, drives, conveyor systems and various high speed food production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.

• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments.

• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices, using hand and power tools and examining form and texture of parts.

• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.

• Adjusts functional parts of devices and controls instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs and straightedges.

• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.

• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

• Maintains equipment, parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.

• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

• Prepares mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications and establishing personal networks.

• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Employee must supply basic maintenance tools.

Requirements

• Equipment Maintenance, Technical Understanding, Technical Zeal, Deals with Uncertainty, Basic Safety, Power Tools, Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Supervision, Job Knowledge, Productivity.

• Extensive on the job training. High School Diploma, GED, or relevant work experience preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $28.50 / hour - $31.50 / hour