Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Surlean Foods • Forest Park, GA

5d

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic maintains production and quality by ensuring the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. The role performs preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, locates and diagnoses equipment problems, removes and replaces defective parts, adjusts functional components, and fabricates repair parts. It also supports inventory control, communicates maintenance information, prepares reports, maintains technical knowledge, documents work for continuity among teams, and follows procedures to maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Work conditions vary according to production needs, and flexibility is critical. Processing department temperatures range from 30 to 110 degrees. The plant includes potentially dangerous machinery and equipment, potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards, consistently high noise, and damp, slick floors. The job involves frequent standing and other physical activities, and requires lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods.

Requirements

• High school education, or three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination.
• Equipment maintenance and technical understanding.
• Technical zeal.
• Ability to deal with uncertainty.
• Basic safety knowledge.
• Power tool skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility.
• Supervision.
• Job knowledge.
• Productivity.
• Ability to frequently stand, lift, walk, reach, stoop, bend, smell, listen, speak, and see to perform essential duties.
• Ability to bend, stoop, pull, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for long periods.
• Flexibility to accommodate varying work conditions and quitting times based on production needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines, using diagrams, sketches, manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Locate problems by observing machinery in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Dismantle devices and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examine the form and texture of parts.
• Inspect used parts and determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Reduce downtime by informing production workers about routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain equipment, part, and supply inventories; check stock levels, anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipts.
• Use maintenance equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provide mechanical maintenance information in response to questions and requests.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks.
• Document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs to maintain continuity among work teams.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED