We are looking for a responsible and analytical Maintenance Mechanic to support plant operations. The ideal candidate will work well in a team environment, be able to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair equipment issues quickly and efficiently. Have a working knowledge of Preventive maintenance and be eager to learn and grow their career.
JOB SUMMARY :
Installing, maintaining and repairing equipment and machinery for the facility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain process equipment and troubleshooting process issues
- Complete Building Check list to ensure all systems are running smoothly throughout the facility
- Complete all assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Assists with production startup
- Operates machinery, forklift, scissor lift and tractor for grounds maintenance
- Keeps maintenance shop and assigned areas neat, clean, and organized
- Demonstrates sound work ethics
- Supports and encourages greater employee teamwork
- Knows, understands, and follows all company policies and procedures
- Follows all LOTO policies
- Communicate safety issues to managers and Safety Coordinator
- Safe use of proper protective gear
- Must be available for regular standby assignments including a rotating on-call after-hours incident response schedule
JOB SPECIFICATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience
- Mechanical experience.
- Food and beverage plant experience.
Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot and use problem solving skills
- Sound communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated ability to ensure all documentation is timely, accurate, and complete
- Must have an established work record that depicts that he or she is reliable and adds value to an organization through service and acceptance of responsibility
- Effectively interacts with individuals, teams, supervisors, management
- Effective decision-making skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Accuracy and attention to details in daily activities
- Highly organized, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective prioritizing and time management skills Able to work in teams effectively and encourage a positive work environment
- Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts, accept and embrace change, and be an active member of operating the department
Knowledge:
- Mechanical Aptitude.
- Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, hydraulics and pneumatics.
Physical Requirements:
- Occasional ascending and/or descending of ladders and stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms on a regular basis. Body agility is emphasized
- Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances on a regular basis
- Repetitive motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time on concrete
- Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist on a regular basis
- Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion
- Lifting: Able to lift 50lbs on a regular basis
- Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees occasionally
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Includes activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
- Subject to up to at least 92db’s
Benefits:
- Opportunity to improve planning performance and enhance people’s lives
- Health and Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid vacation, paid sick time
Rite Stuff Foods recruits, hires, trains, promotes, disciplines and provides other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, veteran’s status, or other classifications protected under law.