Maintenance Mechanic Level 3 - Electrician or Machinist

B&G Foods Inc.•Ankeny, IA

4d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Job Title: Mechanic III (Electrician or Machinist) Rate of Pay: $33.69/hour This position is on 2nd shift running 7:15am to 3:45pm Monday through Friday with opportunities for daily and/or weekly overtime. Company paid, competency based courses may be required. Benefit Package: Benefits start day one. Health, Dental, Vision, Life; 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of employee's salary; uniforms provided; on-site cafeteria. Job Summary: The MMIII (Electrician or Machinist) will complete coursework and training within the guidelines listed in the Collective Bargaining agreement and Maintenance Program. Install, repair and maintain machinery and equipment specific to the operations, in accordance with blueprints, schematic drawings, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications. Diagnose malfunctions in production machinery and equipment. Services, repairs and replaces defective parts. Lubricates machinery and performs other routine maintenance on production machinery. Primary Job Responsibilities: Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, plant machinery and mechanical equipment specific to the operation. Analyzes and diagnoses production machinery and equipment malfunctions; services, repairs and replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools and starts machines/equipment to test their performance. Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by operating and repairing equipment in a safe and efficient manner to minimize risk to personnel and damage to equipment and inventory. Maintains sanitary conditions while performing work. Calibrates and makes adjustments on production machinery and equipment to improve operational capabilities using hand tools. Provides technical assistance to the production department in set-up and changeover of production equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment and documents tasks performed in preventive maintenance records. Identifies ways to improve production methods by observing work processes and working with line personnel. Modifies machinery and equipment as directed by Engineering Department to improve functional performance. Rebuilds and installs functional parts of production machinery. Collaborates with outside vendors to enhance in-house maintenance capabilities. Confers with and assists Engineering Department in implementation and modification of maintenance programs. Maintains and services the external components of the dust collection system. Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude, including a basic understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical and piping systems and the ability to identify and understand mechanical components and their relationship in a mechanism in order to make repairs or improvements.
Knowledge of various machines, their operation and parts; and skill in using work-related tools including their design, benefits, repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety rules and precautions of various mechanical/electrical systems.
Performs math operations to solve work-related problems.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems associated with work processes by applying job specific knowledge.
Ability to effectively communicate, train and instruct new mechanics and operators, as well as work with the Engineering Dept. in developing new machinery.
Ability to read and understand various set up/operational diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and manufacturing specifications as it relates to plant machinery and equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
Must obtain forklift certification within 60 days after starting job.
Individual must pass required maintenance testing and demonstrate hands on ability and or knowledge in the following areas: hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, power transmissions, lubrication, pumps, pipe rigging, mechanical maintenance, operation of shop machines, use of work-related tools, combustion, motors, schematics and print reading, basic AC and DC theory.
On-site training specific to job responsibilities.
Required to complete off-site Competency Based Education Program.
Possess high school diploma or GED.
2+ years or combined education/experience
Individual must qualify as a maintenance mechanic.
Individual must have verifiable job and/or educational experience, or complete Competency Based Education program, and pass on-site assessment.
Build a machined part on a lathe to meet shop drawing specifications.

Nice To Haves

Prior industrial maintenance experience helpful.
Prior industrial maintenance experience preferred
Must demonstrate hands on ability and knowledge in the use of digital electronics, control circuits, power supplies, power distribution, use of test instruments, computers, and PLC’s.
Knowledgeable of mechanical principles and their application, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
Knowledgeable of and ability to effectively use machinist tools and machines, including their repair and maintenance.
Ability to read and work from fabrication drawings and schematics.
Knowledgeable of design techniques and ability to identify the correct raw material needed to fabricate a product.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, plant machinery and mechanical equipment specific to the operation.
Analyzes and diagnoses production machinery and equipment malfunctions; services, repairs and replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools and starts machines/equipment to test their performance.
Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by operating and repairing equipment in a safe and efficient manner to minimize risk to personnel and damage to equipment and inventory.
Maintains sanitary conditions while performing work.
Calibrates and makes adjustments on production machinery and equipment to improve operational capabilities using hand tools.
Provides technical assistance to the production department in set-up and changeover of production equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment and documents tasks performed in preventive maintenance records.
Identifies ways to improve production methods by observing work processes and working with line personnel.
Modifies machinery and equipment as directed by Engineering Department to improve functional performance.
Rebuilds and installs functional parts of production machinery.
Collaborates with outside vendors to enhance in-house maintenance capabilities.
Confers with and assists Engineering Department in implementation and modification of maintenance programs.
Maintains and services the external components of the dust collection system.
Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function.
Qualified and complete duties as assigned of MMII and/or Electrician, as applicable.
Qualified and complete duties as assigned of MMII and/or Machinist, as applicable