Maintenance Mechanic III Food Production
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic III performs daily maintenance on food processing machinery, daily change overs, monthly preventative maintenance, repair, periodic service, fabrication, and problem analysis while working in a stressful time critical environment. Must be able to follow direction verbal and written to perform tasks as directed by their lead mechanic. The mechanic is highly knowledgeable in a vast array of equipment operations, fabrication, design and modification of equipment. The ability to work with stainless steel. good stainless-steel welding skills as well as other metals including aluminum is preferred. Experienced in Fitting and welding complex pieces. Conducts root cause analysis to correct weaknesses and lengthen equipment life Performs equipment diagnosis and repairs including repairing, replacing, adjusting, and maintaining parts and components of all types and sizes of complex light and heavy duty equipment including mechanical equipment, tanks, piping, pumps. Much of the Equipment is European therefore parts are expensive and downtime waiting for parts can be extensive. Because of this preventative maintenance is very important; as is excellent fabrication skills. Designs parts and complex systems for fabrication, modification and/or replacement Uses sophisticated tools and machinery to perform the work including a metal lathe and milling machine. General machining skills preferred. Welds using TIG, MIG, arc, gas, and argon on small, intricate and complex pieces and a variety of metals including stainless steel and aluminum. Makes equipment more user friendly and easier to clean, saving time and helping to ensure proper food safety sanitation and reducing possible problems involved with disassembling equipment. Responsible for their own safety and the machinery safety of others. Must always follow OSHA rules and Regulations including Lockout/Tagout Responsibilities for periodic condition-based maintenance inspections.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED certificate required.
- 4-6 years previous work-related experience preferred.
- Welds using TIG, MIG, arc, gas, and argon on small, intricate and complex pieces and a variety of metals including stainless steel and aluminum with precise food grade safe welding, metal lathe and milling machine. Leads will deal with tight tolerances of one thousandth.
- Operational level HAZMAT certification is required
- Able to manage multiple tasks while making professional decisions to reduce downtime while keeping safety as the highest
- Able to manage the completion of multiple tasks and be able to categorize the importance of the assignments by being flexible to new assignments and/or
- Must be able to lift over 50lbs occasionally.
- Able to stand, walk for extended periods (8 hours +) and stoop, kneel, crawl and
- Must be able to pass a Background Check.
- This is a safety sensitive position, subject to initial follow-up drug testing.
- Must submit a driver record review.
Nice To Haves
- The ability to work with stainless steel. good stainless-steel welding skills as well as other metals including aluminum is preferred.
- General machining skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs daily maintenance on food processing machinery
- Performs daily change overs
- Performs monthly preventative maintenance
- Performs repair
- Performs periodic service
- Performs fabrication
- Performs problem analysis
- Conducts root cause analysis
- Performs equipment diagnosis and repairs
- Designs parts and complex systems for fabrication, modification and/or replacement
- Makes equipment more user friendly and easier to clean
- Follow OSHA rules and Regulations including Lockout/Tagout
- Responsibilities for periodic condition-based maintenance inspections
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
