Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic I

Department: Maintenance

FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanics responsibilities include: Assuring the entire facility and all of its equipment is maintained in order to produce food products at a high level of quality at the lowest possible cost, in a timely and complete manner.

Core Competencies

• Partnership

• Growth mindset

• Results oriented

• Customer focused

• Professionalism

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and ensuring food safety. Report any food safety deviations to your supervisor immediately.

• Reports to work when scheduled and on time. Adheres to company policies and departmental guidelines.

• Works from a verbal or written list.

• Starts, greases and monitors production machines.

• Repairs, modifies and maintains plant equipment.

• Uses shop equipment such as a drill press, cutting tools, grinders, various other power tools, floor jacks and jack stands, measuring tools such as dial calipers and measuring tapes and levels.

• Works in basic electrical issues including: Changing or repairing 110V AC plugs/outlets/light switches/ drop cords, replacing equipment sensors including 24VDC/110VAC photo eyes, limit switches, proximity sensor, reed switches, etc.

• Assist in providing after hours repairs and consultation as needed.

• Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.

• Follows and enforces established HACCP principles.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Attention to detail and follow through.

• Ability to read and interpret laws and regulatory guidelines.

• Must be able to read blueprints and have basic understanding of electrical and small motors.

• Ability to recognize when mechanical components need to be lubricated/oiled/greased.

• Ability to do preventative maintenance to help prolong machinery.

• Ability to carry out common tasks including changing out gear boxes, replacement of low voltage motors, changing out bearings/seals as needed, blade changes, solder together copper piping and fittings.

Education and Experience:

• High School Degree.

• 1-3 years maintenance experience preferred.

• Manufacturing maintenance experience.

• Basic Knowledge/experience with a Digital Multimeter.

Physical Requirements:

This is considered a semi-skilled position.  Frequent to constant handling, grasping of paper, constant listening, talking, hearing, writing, seeing, reading, dealing with people, influencing others, and evaluating information.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent deadlines exist while handling multiple tasks.

• Ability to climb, bend, lift and work in areas of limited mobility.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Photocopier, fax machine, office telephone system, Microsoft Office. Required to wear steel toed footwear and personal protective wear.