Maintenance Mechanic I - Weekend E Shift 6PM-6:30AM Fri- Sun (Sparks, Nevada)

Now Foods•Sparks, NV

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic I repairs and maintains machinery and electromechanical equipment used in packaging, processing, distribution, and plant infrastructure. The role installs, operates, maintains, repairs, lubricates, and troubleshoots processing and high-speed packaging machinery, performs predictive and preventive maintenance, and supports equipment installation and production troubleshooting. It also fabricates components, helps maintain spare-parts and shop areas, and contributes to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. The mechanic trains and mentors less-skilled mechanics and works with Engineering, Operations, technical support, and peer mechanics to resolve equipment or personnel issues. The position requires compliance with safety and cGMP requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures and use of personal protective equipment. Work takes place throughout manufacturing facilities and includes exposure to moving machinery, ingredients, dust and other airborne particles, occasional elevated or outdoor work, and moderately loud noise. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school plus at least two years of related experience, or at least five years of related experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of machine troubleshooting, electrical and mechanical systems, fabrication, pneumatics, hydraulics, OSHA standards, cGMP, and lockout/tagout.
Ability to repair packaging and processing production equipment and troubleshoot machinery.
Ability to train and mentor other employees.
Ability to meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, planning, teamwork, communication, interpersonal, listening, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, make sound decisions, work with minimal supervision, and adapt to changing tasks and work centers.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
Ability to work with fractions, percentages, ratios, arithmetic, decimals, and measurements.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical blueprints, use simple shop math, and understand company, local, state, and federal electrical codes.
Ability to quickly understand the theory of operation of processing and high-speed packaging equipment.
Familiarity with PLC, solid-state, and servo controls.
Working knowledge of electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters, amp probes, and meggers.
Ability to work other shifts and weekends and travel to other facilities.
Ability to meet the physical demands of standing and moving throughout the facility; handling tools and materials; reaching overhead and horizontally on a ladder; climbing stairs and ladders; bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling specified loads.
Consistently follow company policies and procedures, including safety policies.

Nice To Haves

Food or pharmaceutical industry experience.

Responsibilities

Install, operate, maintain, repair, lubricate, and troubleshoot processing and high-speed packaging machinery and facility equipment.
Perform predictive and preventive maintenance activities as outlined in the CMMS system.
Install, maintain, and troubleshoot AC and DC electrical equipment.
Fabricate components using shop equipment and welding equipment.
Operate production equipment to troubleshoot issues and validate completed maintenance work.
Assist Engineering with installation of new equipment.
Work from drawings, verbal instructions, and sketches.
Coordinate with technical support, Operations, and peer mechanics to resolve machine or personnel issues.
Help maintain spare-parts inventory, including checking out parts, following ordering procedures, and restocking.
Keep shop areas and the parts room clean and orderly.
Participate in root-cause analysis and plant continuous-improvement initiatives; recommend and implement improvement ideas.
Occasionally perform work in other areas, such as building maintenance.
Train and mentor less-skilled maintenance mechanics and other employees.
Comply with safety and cGMP requirements, follow lockout/tagout and other safety procedures, and use required personal protective equipment.
Report workplace incidents and hazards, communicate safety concerns, and participate in safety activities.