Industrial Maintenance Mechanic III, JOBID: ZR_2359_JOB,

A Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment. Technicians must be flexible and able to handle and work through multiple priorities. They work with a sense of urgency to ensure equipment downtime is kept to a minimum.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Safely troubleshoot and perform repairs on equipment while following all lockout and plant safety procedures, including the use of required PPE.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment from blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. Extensive knowledge of PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting experience are required.
• Conduct regular monitoring of production equipment for proper operation.
• Notify supervisors or managers of any potential equipment issues or abnormalities that could cause personal injury, mechanical downtime, or equipment failure.
• Perform preventive maintenance of production equipment (meat stuffers, grinders, vacuum sealers, flow wrappers, vertical baggers, rotary pouchers, automates slicers, tray sealers, and other equipment found in a meat processing and slicing facility).
• Work from and enter required information into a maintenance data base (CMMS) in a timely manner.
• Maintain organization of Maintenance Areas and any other area where repair work is in progress.
• Assist and participate in training programs and on-the-job training.
• Follow and help enforce all safety procedures and GMPs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facility utility systems.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned or may be required to ensure production lines are kept running efficiently.
• Must be willing to work overtime as may be required at times.
• Must be willing to help cover days off for other members of the maintenance team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Understand and be able to diagnose problems with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Skilled in electrical troubleshooting of control circuits and exhibit the ability to safely work with single and three phase voltages up to 480 volts.
• Experience with servo drives / motors. Extensive experience with PLC logic.
• Experience repairing and replacing mechanical drive components including bearings, chains, sprockets, and gear reducers.
• Ability to read and write in English. Experience with Italian or German manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow rules and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Willingness to make decisions, act upon them, and accept accountability.
• Mechanical aptitude with initiative to get involved, ask questions, and learn how to work through difficult repairs.
• High School Diploma or GED required. A 2- or 4-year technical degree or related certifications or training are a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting. Experience in a food production facility is a plus.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in tight spaces or on platforms in and around machinery.
• All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Knowledge of total quality management tools such as lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, 5S, and others and how to apply these in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
• Ability to solve problems and present effective and efficient solutions in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task. Must be detail oriented and organized, yet flexible and able to deal with changes in priorities.
• Ability to work in a cold, wet environment and stand for 4-6 hours at a time.
• Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-based and fast-paced environment.