Maintenance Mechanic II

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream • Fort Wayne, IN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic II role is responsible for analyzing and solving electro/mechanical problems of processing, packing, and auxiliary equipment. This role also assists manufacturing personnel with process-related problems, executes assigned projects under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, and performs various maintenance tasks including working with electrical components, performing changeovers, supporting line startups, and conducting preventative maintenance. The position requires maintaining daily records of work performed using MP2 maintenance software and representing the company's values through behavior and characteristics.

Requirements

• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of “Best Safety Practices”.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot unsafe conditions and take appropriate levels of corrective action.
• Take and active role to ensure that human safety is never compromised.
• Utilize daily forklift safety checklist.
• Demonstrate superior knowledge of all quality systems.
• Comply with the Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Complete and document all product quality checks (appearance, packaging etc…).
• Complete and document all food safety checks as required by the plant HACCP program.
• Complete and document all product quality checks as required by the plant MCP program.
• Actively participate in preventing and correcting potential quality related issues.
• Active participation in food safety investigations.
• Communicate and interact with others in a manner consistent with the company’s “Grooves” and “I Can Make A Difference Philosophies”.
• Initiate, organize, and actively participate in team meetings, committees and task forces.
• Exceed expectation with regard to attendance and other guidelines.
• Analyze and solve electro/mechanical problems of processing, packing, and auxiliary equipment, and assist manufacturing personnel on process related problems.
• Execute assigned projects under the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.
• Read and follow blue prints, drawings, and schematics.
• Work on low and high voltage transformers, motors, motor starters, and switchgear.
• Perform change over and support line start ups.
• Perform established Preventative Maintenance and identify new PM activities as needed.
• Perform maintenance building activities.
• Maintain daily record of work performed on MP2 maintenance software.
• Represent the Froneri Way through the behaviors and characteristics in our operating model and core values.
• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish.
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail.
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste.
• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations.
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment.
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies.
• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations.
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve.
• Learn from both successes and failures.
• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business.
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives.
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect.

Nice To Haves

• Ensure that preventive maintenance tasks are not only completed on time but also lead to a significant reduction in equipment breakdowns and failures.
• Maximize equipment uptime and reliability, minimizing unscheduled downtime and production disruptions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting complex equipment issues, resulting in quicker issue resolution.
• Continuously reduce response times to maintenance requests, addressing critical issues promptly to minimize operational disruptions.
• Measure and optimize the efficiency of work order completion, including the time taken to complete tasks and the quality of work performed.
• Act as a safety leader, ensuring that maintenance activities adhere to safety regulations, leading safety training, and promoting a culture of safety within the team.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve electro/mechanical problems of processing, packing, and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist manufacturing personnel on process related problems.
• Execute assigned projects under the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.
• Read and follow blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Work on low and high voltage transformers, motors, motor starters, and switchgear.
• Perform change over and support line start ups.
• Perform established Preventative Maintenance and identify new PM activities as needed.
• Perform maintenance building activities.
• Maintain daily record of work performed on MP2 maintenance software.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of “Best Safety Practices”.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot unsafe conditions and take appropriate levels of corrective action.
• Take and active role to ensure that human safety is never compromised.
• Utilize daily forklift safety checklist.
• Demonstrate superior knowledge of all quality systems.
• Comply with the Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Complete and document all product quality checks (appearance, packaging etc…).
• Complete and document all food safety checks as required by the plant HACCP program.
• Complete and document all product quality checks as required by the plant MCP program.
• Actively participate in preventing and correcting potential quality related issues.
• Active participation in food safety investigations.
• Communicate and interact with others in a manner consistent with the company’s “Grooves” and “I Can Make A Difference Philosophies”.
• Initiate, organize, and actively participate in team meetings, committees and task forces.
• Exceed expectation with regard to attendance and other guidelines.
• Represent the Froneri Way through the behaviors and characteristics in our operating model and core values.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed