1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic

1st Shift 6:00AM-2:30PM

Monday- Friday + Saturdays as needed

General Description of Duties The position performs the duties of maintaining all buildings, structures, and production equipment in top condition and working order, while actively training others when time permits. This position requires a skilled working knowledge of all maintenance crafts and trades with a high degree of skill and knowledge in the performance of at least one craft or trade (i.e. welding, electrical, PLC's). The position requires administrative knowledge of the CAMS maintenance program and ability to order materials and supplies. Must exhibit leadership skills. All tasks are performed in accordance with GMP and safety guidelines and procedures. Responsible for contributing to the efficient and profitable operation of the plant. This individual must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in ways that foster good relationships with clients, customers, co-workers, and supervisors, while achieving performance standards.

Essential Job Functions Plans and performs maintenance work from start to finish with minimal-to-no help from the supervisor. Must be physically able to use various carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and welding mechanical tools. Must use equipment such as saws, hammers, drills, paint brushes, rollers, or sprayers, and power tools such as grinders, sanders, and electric pipe threaders. Responsible for all production equipment and support equipment, including but not limited to Pasteurizers, homogenizers, Spray Dryers, Steam Kettles, Mixers, Agitators, Drum fillers, Rollers conveyors, bottle filler, Induction sealer, pallet lifter, Steam boilers, DA tank, Cooling towers, Ice banks aka Chillers, Centrifuges, Powder blenders (ribbon and tumbling), Large and small tanks ranging from 10 gallons to 2,000 gallons, Positive displacement electric pumps, Centrifugal pumps, Air diaphragm pumps, Temperature Chart recorders, Variable frequency drives aka VFDs, AC units, Pneumatics, hydraulics, Electric, Atomizers for the spray dryers, peristaltic pump. Submits orders for supplies, materials, and equipment as required for maintenance functions. Leads in all technical applications, such as installations of new equipment. Responsible for entering work orders for necessary repairs. Responsible for the overall maintenance of production areas. Ensures all production areas and grounds are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Responsible for completing daily time sheets. May be called to come into work while off-duty, as emergencies arise. Helps enforce departmental policies and procedures. Leads by example in these areas. Performs other maintenance duties required or requested by the Maintenance Lead or Supervisor or arising from a natural or man-made disaster. Regular, punctual attendance. Boiler check at the beginning of the shift. Boiler hourly checks on the hour. Start-up or shutdown of the boiler as needed and scheduled. Participate in annual boiler inspections. Maintain the plant steam system with repairs or replacement of steam traps, valves, filters, and other components.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for the purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for the function described.

Requirements Must have a skilled working knowledge of all maintenance crafts and trades with a high degree of skill and knowledge in the performance of at least one craft or trade. Must be physically able to perform vigorous, strenuous work, with lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day. Must have a valid Class C California driver's license, current automobile liability insurance, and the ability to drive company vehicles. Must be able to read, write, and speak English to perform administrative tasks. Must have basic math skills. Must own and furnish, for the purpose of performing duties, a set of hand tools as described in the Maintenance Department Tool List. Must report to any company facility according to company need.

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