Maintenance Mechanic A - 2nd Shift

Fresh Express•Salinas, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintenance Mechanic A is responsible for safely maintaining, repairing, replacing, and modifying all processing, packaging, and facility equipment with optimal quality and efficiency. The incumbent may serve as the lead Mechanic on projects or repairs requiring multiple mechanics or spanning multiple shifts. As the Subject Matter Expert for individual repair projects, the Mechanic A may provide work direction to lower-level mechanics. Assists the supervisor with the execution of daily activities and distributes assigned tasks to the mechanics. This includes training and monitoring the work of such employees to ensure work meets expectations. Reports variances or shortfalls to supervisor/manager as needed. Effectively communicates with Technical Support, production personnel, and other mechanics to identify problematic areas of concern; provides and receives feedback and/or support through collection and analysis of information. Maintains equipment and performs basic mechanical tasks to keep equipment in optimal operational condition; Mechanic A is expected to repair 100% of equipment without direction. Performs electrical repairs and troubleshooting for PLC Controls, AC & DC motor controls, solid-state motor controls, advanced circuits, and grounding; interprets diagrams and test equipment. Assists in the procurement of parts and planning of repairs. Leads complex projects, preventive maintenance activities, and repairs across the facility. Operates CMMS system and demonstrates 100% functionality to complete work orders as well as log corrective maintenance issues in the system. Reads schematics, drawings, and manuals to establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Performs emergency repairs: installs, fabricates, and modifies stainless steel parts and/or equipment using shop equipment such as welding and cutting machines; welds utilizing electrode, TIG, and MIG welders. Supports facility maintenance equipment, which includes wastewater equipment, compressed air, refrigeration, and building safety equipment. Must demonstrate an understanding of the company's objectives including productivity, yields, food safety, quality, customer service, and cost goals; daily work activities should support achieving those goals. Oversees or performs (as needed) daily inspections, emergency repairs, routine adjustments, and follows the periodic preventive maintenance schedule. Maintains organized documentation and inspection records; is prepared for a facility audit of such records and related processes. Models professional workplace conduct and adherence to company policies such as the Code of Conduct, attendance, punctuality, efficient and productive work habits, and good personal hygiene. Provides support to Process Improvement (PI) projects and participates on safety teams. Serves as a resource to others in order to resolve mechanical and/or people issues. Employees may infrequently be assigned to perform other tasks on a temporary basis. During the temporary assignment, the employee must still maintain compliance with all plant policies but will not be disciplined for productivity-throughput performance. Responsible for actively supporting other members of the employee's work team, including assisting with cross-training, new-hire/buddy assignments, and process support during breaks, meal periods, and other staff coverage as needed.

Requirements

Proficient mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills (logic and control circuits).
Proficient emergency repair skills.
Ability to identify and repair problematic issues concerning all equipment and machinery, including finding innovative solutions to recurrent problems.
Ability to use a multi-meter and other measurement instruments.
Must achieve a passing score on the Ramsay exam.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to direct and lead the daily Maintenance activities during the shift.
Must work effectively in a team setting, as well as promote teamwork and cooperation.
Certified for operating a forklift.
Certified for operating a scissor lift or genie boom.
Ability to analyze work requirements and plan accordingly.
Ability to cross-train other mechanics as well as production personnel.
Proficiency with Microsoft computer programs: Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of National Electrical Code.
Ability to work with single and three-phase voltage.
Must be capable of reading electrical/mechanical blueprints.
Capable of troubleshooting and making repairs on AB PLC's (programmable logic controllers).
Ability to understand schematics, drawings, and manuals to establish facts and draw conclusions.
Ability to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System to track work orders, PM's, and inventory.
Strong organizational skills.
Effective communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate math skills as part of daily activities such as fractions, decimals, percentages, and the metric system; efficient with ratios, metric system, and formulas.

Nice To Haves

Related Bachelor's degree or Maintenance Skills Associate's degree.
Ability to troubleshoot PLC controls, such as Allen-Bradley and GE Fanuc.
Ability to demonstrate proficient fabrication and welding skills.
Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
Familiarity with preventive and reliability-based maintenance.

Responsibilities

Safely maintain, repair, replace, and modify all processing, packaging, and facility equipment.
Serve as the lead Mechanic on projects or repairs requiring multiple mechanics or spanning multiple shifts.
Provide work direction to lower-level mechanics as the SME for individual repair projects.
Assist the supervisor with the execution of daily activities and distribute assigned tasks to mechanics.
Train and monitor the work of mechanics to ensure work meets expectations.
Report variances or shortfalls to supervisor/manager.
Communicate effectively with Technical Support, production personnel, and other mechanics to identify problematic areas, provide and receive feedback, and support through information collection and analysis.
Maintain equipment and perform basic mechanical tasks to keep equipment in optimal operational condition.
Repair 100% of equipment without direction.
Perform electrical repairs and troubleshoot PLC Controls, AC & DC motor controls, solid-state motor controls, advanced circuits, and grounding.
Interpret diagrams and test equipment.
Assist in the procurement of parts and planning of repairs.
Lead complex projects, preventive maintenance activities, and repairs across the facility.
Operate CMMS system to complete work orders and log corrective maintenance issues.
Read schematics, drawings, and manuals to establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Perform emergency repairs, including installing, fabricating, and modifying stainless steel parts and/or equipment using shop equipment.
Weld utilizing electrode, TIG, and MIG welders.
Support facility maintenance equipment, including wastewater equipment, compressed air, refrigeration, and building safety equipment.
Demonstrate understanding of company objectives (productivity, yields, food safety, quality, customer service, cost goals) and ensure daily work supports achieving those goals.
Oversee or perform daily inspections, emergency repairs, routine adjustments, and follow periodic preventive maintenance schedules.
Maintain organized documentation and inspection records.
Model professional workplace conduct and adherence to company policies.
Provide support to Process Improvement (PI) projects and participate on safety teams.
Serve as a resource to others to resolve mechanical and/or people issues.
Actively support other members of the work team, including assisting with cross-training, new-hire/buddy assignments, and process support during breaks, meal periods, and other staff coverage.
Perform other tasks on a temporary basis as assigned.