About the position

Under the direction of our Maintenance Manager, the Mechanic B is responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition, also responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques. This facility produces a variety of dairy products as safely and efficiently as possible, while meeting all corporate, customer, and government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems.
• Readily available for emergency repairs/breakdown situations.
• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform preventive maintenance (i.e. conducting computerized preventive maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data).
• Line manufacturing support systems (ozone generation, line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery).
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, maintaining high quality standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with the required information.
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices, including but not limited to: Lockout-tag out requirements and wearing all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling and fall restraints.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication (verbal and written).
• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time.
• Ability to work on all equipment on the floor such as conveyors, mechanical, filler, sleever, and box director.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, gas systems, liquid propane, boilers and refrigeration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Nice-to-haves

• Trained in forklift operation.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of mechanical equipment repair.
• Able to complete all preventative maintenance tasks.
• Able to create a notification in SAP.
• Able to locate parts in SAP.
• Demonstrates a high level of communication, cooperation, and teamwork.
• CPR/First aid certified.
• Basic tig, stick, wire welding. Plasma and acetylene cutting.
• Able to troubleshoot and overhaul a centrifugal pump.
• Understanding of MCC room layouts.
• Able to troubleshoot/replace motor control starters.
• Able to troubleshoot/replace relays and solenoids.
• Able to laser align anything coupled or pulley driven.
• Able to troubleshoot and wire a 3-phase motor.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair 110v and 24v control wiring.
• Eligible to achieve skill level B after a minimum of one year at skill level C.