Maintenance Mechanic (Level II)

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Job Description: Maintenance Mechanic

Description of Position and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the installation and repair of bakery machinery
• Ability to use appropriate hand tools, power tools and electrical and electronic test equipment according to safety and OSHA guidelines. Comfortable in the use of PPE
• Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus, such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures to identify problems and develop a plan for repair or replacement; managing the project through correction of the problem, usually working on fairly short timelines, particularly when the problem impacts production
• Coordinate the planned maintenance of all equipment in the plant to ensure operations are down as short a time as possible to ensure customer orders are met
• Perform the regular maintenance of specific components such as the Metal Detector in accordance with all regulatory and corporate policies and practices
• Overall knowledge of maintenance processes and procedures and a good understanding of Company standards for efficient and effective maintenance standards
• May lead projects as needed; ability to work independently but supporting a team philosophy, with a coaching approach that gets the work done

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Broad maintenance knowledge and experience, with expertise and passion in at least one of the following areas: Electrical, welding, mechanical, and/or PLCs
• Proper usage of maintenance tools and equipment in order to be in a position to support the team and perform emergency repairs when needed
• The ability to read blueprints, schematic diagrams, equipment manuals and the ability to train others on them
• Efficient in the use of hand tools, power tools, calipers, programmable controllers, robotics, and comfortable in the safe use of all power tools and equipment
• Understand processes for diagnosing problems on the lines and able to develop a project plan to resolve issues efficiently and in keeping with regulatory requirements
• Follow electrical code, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints and project plans
• Ability to create, read and understand reports as well as the ability to break down technical issues into simple for non-technical operators to understand
• Excellent attention to detail, ability to create information with accuracy and efficiently
• Diplomacy, tact and a positive approach to problems is required in managing implementation of solutions, even for others who may or may not report to this position.
• Education in a trade or vocation environment or through an apprenticeship program
• Minimum of 2-5 years of comprehensive experience in a plant or industrial maintenance
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with computers and some exposure to diagramming and project management is helpful
• Experience in a food processing environment is but not required

Requirements:

• Ability to move about regularly and stand or sit for extended periods
• Regular need to reach bend, squat, and work in fairly confined spaces
• Able to climb ladders and crawl underneath the lines to diagnose problems
• Ability to regularly lift 25 lbs and occasionally lift 100 lbs.
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions and drawings
• Will work primarily in the plant environment which is subject to extreme temperatures

Equal Opportunity Employer

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