Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

DescriptionOverview:
Performs repairs and troubleshooting on food processing equipment including, but not limited to stuffers, vacuum pumps, mixers, grinders, packaging machinery, conveyors, and ovens. An ideal maintenance technician must be willing to work off-shift hours, overtime, and be on call as needed.

Responsibilities:

Perform preventative maintenance inspections and service on machines.
Thoroughly clean machines and machine parts, removing parts, and reinstalling as necessary.
Oil and lubricate moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
Communicate damaged, worn, or broken parts to maintenance manager or tool supply specialist.
Troubleshoot pneumatic, electric, and hydraulic machine problems and make necessary repairs.
Install replacement belts, filters, gears, chains, and valves.
Repair broken machines quickly and efficiently.
Enter work orders and work off an electronic maintenance system to track work performed.
Clean, organize, and maintain a safe working area, parts & tools.
Install equipment, including hooking up air, water, gas, and the alignment and leveling of equipment.
Collaborate with plant manager and/or production team regarding status of maintenance projects to ensure they are aware of interruptions with production equipment or environment.
Make necessary modifications and implement test runs; confer with maintenance manager or pertinent individuals regarding results and make additional alterations to machinery as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QualificationsSkills and Qualifications:

Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills
Work well independently and with others
Good communication skills
Organized with attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment
Ability to be at work regularly and on time
Sufficient written communication and reading skills
Ability to operate or to quickly learn equipment
Good time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to follow directions
Ability to assess products for quality compliance

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics & physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Noise level is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area – earplugs are required
Must be able to remain in a stationary position during the shift, using repetitive motion
Must be able occasionally lift, push, pull and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds across the plant for various needs
Spends time in cold environments
Must have good hand/eye coordination