MAINTENANCE MECHANICS - 2 Openings

Our stable and progressive client in the Food Processing industry is PARTNERING with STAFFING PARTNERS in search of an experienced Maintenance Mechanics for IMMEDIATE DIRECT HIRE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! ~ 2 OPENINGS ~

SALARY - $31.00 to $40.00 Per Hour/DOE:

• Mechanic A - to $40.00/hr POSSIBLY HIGHER DOE - 5+ years of experience and candidates with Refrigeration/CARO experience
• Mechanic B - $31.00/hr and up DOE - 2+ years of experience

ADDITIONAL PAY FOR SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS:

• Additional $1.00/hr for 2nd Shift
• Additional $1.50/hr for 3rd Shift

SIGN ON BONUSES - $1000 at 30 days, and $2000 at 90 days!!

BENEFITS – Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Contribution towards cost for family, Sick Leave, 401K, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Paid Holidays, Vacation, etc.

LOCATION – Modesto

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Must be able to work all shifts as assigned (24/7 Operations Facility)
• Most likely Days during training, then will switch to Swing or Graveyard Shift
• Hours may vary per day or as necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.

The Maintenance Mechanic participates as a team member in a high volume, light manufacturing environment. Responsible primarily to maintain filling and packing equipment including operation, quality, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing activities to meet production needs in an efficient and safe manner. Industrial Refrigeration Experience required.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all required food safety processes and Good Manufacturing Processes
• Adhere to all factory and department policies and procedures and Operation, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of each filling and packaging machine and related equipment and with a strong focus on driving improvement
• Fully understand all equipment on the line including operation of it
• Drive execution of reactive maintenance on filling and packaging machines and related equipment and conduct predictive and preventative maintenance activities as requires
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical issues
• Coordinate and monitor changeovers to include changeover parts set-up, planning, improvement and assessment of changeover success
• Assist vendors as needed for startup and modification of filling and packing equipment
• Ensure quality control standards are being met as it relates to maintenance
• Record maintenance related data on CMs and other production systems
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines
• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs
• Perform facility maintenance and maintain clean and safe work area
• Read manufactures instructions, manuals, and technical blueprints (mechanical & electrical)
• Utilize process improvement techniques, tools, and procedures
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service
• Follow plant standards and execute activities per recycle program
• Troubleshoot PLC and troubleshoot Instrumentation
• Mechanics interact with the leadership group, production team members, quality assurance and other maintenance technicians to improve and maximize plant efficiency, quality and safety
• Assist line supervisor with technical expertise for troubleshooting improving performance
• Perform all duties in accordance within the OSHA Safety Regulations and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to safely operate a forklift
• Welding/Fabrication- Mill Right Abilities

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and fix machinery, industrial bearings, industrial drive gears and gear systems, shaft joining and coupling devices.
• Able to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and fix pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Able to operate, maintain, troubleshoot and fix electrical 110VAC, 480VAC 3 Phase, 12 VDC AC and DC drive components.
• A PLUS to be able to program motor control devices including PLC’s, VFD’s and use them to troubleshoot other components.
• Able to perform basic metal fabrication, MIG and/or TIG welding.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is A PLUS but NOT required.
• Technical Education in Industrial Technician or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 3-5 years maintenance experience in an industrial environment, consumer products or food & beverage experience preferred.
• Certification in RETA Industrial Refrigeration preferred / the ability to obtain a Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator certification within 6 months of hire date.

HOW TO APPLY:

VERY IMPORTANT!! RATHER THAN APPLYING THROUGH THE WEBSITE, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME as a Word Doc Attachment DIRECTLY TO Phyllis Scoto: phyllis@staffingpartners.net

Also, please email your resume specifically as a Word Doc Attachment as it is necessary to receive, read and save it in this format. Applying through the website may convert it to a PDF or an UNREADABLE format, and CAN ALSO CAUSE DELAYS IN PURSUING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU!!

Please make sure your resume reflects your contact information to INCLUDE City and State.
We will contact you if you are qualified for this position or any other positions that become available.
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED YOUR RESUME TO OUR AGENCY PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE DIRECTLY. THERE IS NO NEED TO RE-APPLY FOR THIS POSTING.

NOTE: All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.