HBF Maintenance Mechanic (Days) Grand Forks, ND

Simplot•Grand Forks, ND

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The High Bay Freezer (HBF) Maintenance Mechanic works independently and with other plant personnel to perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance. The position troubleshoots issues, repairs production and facilities equipment, and supports maximum equipment efficiency and reliability. The mechanic provides direction for effective maintenance activities on machinery and equipment throughout the plant and office facilities, while making optimal use of resources such as manpower, equipment, and time. The role requires accountability for decisions and actions, clear assignment of responsibilities, and cooperation with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. The mechanic maintains and repairs high-bay freezer and warehouse equipment, including in cold environments down to –5°F. Duties include mechanical troubleshooting and repair, basic industrial electrical repair, reading technical documents and equipment drawings, documenting work, and coordinating with supervisors, team leaders, and other departments. The schedule is Monday through Friday. Pay is $36.41 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of related experience and/or training.
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics.
Basic electrical repair experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings and write detailed repair reports.
Ability to analyze problems and make decisions.
Ability to diagram equipment control problems.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Ability to lift and move heavy equipment.
Ability to climb ladders and work in high, precarious places.

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting 480-volt power systems and 24V–120V control voltages.
Ability to program and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley SLC500 and MicroLogix series PLCs.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and routine maintenance on high-bay freezer and warehouse mechanical equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical system failures, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, conveyors, and other plant equipment.
Support equipment efficiency, uptime, and system reliability.
Maintain and repair equipment in cold environments, including temperatures as low as –5°F.
Conduct basic electrical repairs in an industrial environment.
Diagnose mechanical or control issues using technical documents, diagrams, and equipment drawings.
Write clear, detailed repair and maintenance reports.
Analyze problems and make safe, sound decisions during troubleshooting.
Work independently or with plant personnel to resolve mechanical and operational issues.
Coordinate maintenance activities across warehouse and plant areas to optimize manpower, equipment, and time.
Communicate with supervisors, team leaders, and other departments.
Provide direction for effective execution of maintenance activity on machinery and equipment throughout plant and office facilities.