Industrial Mechanic- 2nd/3rd shift

Ken's Careers•Mcdonough, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To access all areas of the plant and grounds in order to accomplish assigned duties. This role involves actively pursuing and correcting problems with components and systems throughout the facility. The position requires a thorough knowledge of automated packaging machinery operation, troubleshooting, and repair, as well as pump theory, operation, and repair. Additionally, a strong understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic principles, application troubleshooting, and repair is necessary. The mechanic must be capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics and working safely with both low and high voltage circuits. Responsibilities include diagnosing electric motor, motor control, and device control problems, and troubleshooting and repairing electrical control and power circuits, including electrically controlled equipment such as PLC controlled and solid state equipment. Welding (gas and arc) and soldering skills are required, along with basic knowledge of typical facility and manufacturing support systems like steam, hot water, compressed air, and refrigeration. Basic plumbing and carpentry skills are also needed. The role involves identifying and ordering parts and materials from manufacturers' manuals and prints, communicating oral and written instructions, and completing the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of 60% or better. Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality, and facility cleanliness. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms
Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include ability to adjust focus
Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
Ability to work in an unfatigued state
Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory
Ability to concentrate
Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

Responsibilities

Actively pursue and correct problems with components and systems throughout the facility
Operate, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging machinery
Troubleshoot and repair pumps
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems
Read and interpret electrical schematics
Work safely with low and high voltage circuits
Diagnose electric motor, motor control, and device control problems
Troubleshoot and repair electrical control and power circuits
Troubleshoot and repair electrically controlled equipment, including PLC controlled and solid state equipment
Weld (gas and arc) and solder
Understand typical facility and manufacturing support systems including steam, hot water, compressed air, and refrigeration systems
Perform basic plumbing and carpentry tasks
Identify and order parts and materials from manufacturers manuals and prints
Communicate both oral and written instructions
Complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of 60% or better
Ensure compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness
Produce product free of contamination
Follow all Ken’s Foods Security and GMP policies
Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis