Mechanic

GRUMA•New Brighton, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Our plant in New Brighton, MN is looking for an experienced Maintenance Mechanic. The Maintenance Mechanic performs day-to-day maintenance support to plant production activities. They apply engineering principles to design, develop, troubleshoot, and test complex electromechanical systems. This role is critical for ensuring the optimal operation, reliability, and safety of automated production machinery, integrating electrical, mechanical, and control system expertise to maintain continuous manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering or a related field plus two years of experience in the job offered or a related industrial maintenance role in a manufacturing environment.
Two years of experience in coordinating preventative maintenance.
Two years of experience in performing industrial maintenance.
Two years of experience in installing industrial equipment.
Two years of experience in analyzing industrial processes and implementing improvements.
Two years of experience in managing spare parts inventory.

Responsibilities

Install and integrate complex electrical equipment, mechanical systems, and control components within the production environment.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair issues across integrated electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment to minimize downtime.
Inspect machines, conduct required tests and analyze performance data to identify areas for optimization.
Perform preventive maintenance and repair work to ensure consistent product quality and operational reliability.
Machine parts using lathes and mills when necessary for repairs or system modifications.
Dismantle, repair, and re-assemble electromechanical components ensuring precise re-integration into complex systems.
Troubleshoot and repair oven combustion setups and safety devices.
Install and repair electrical conduit, cables, piping, tubing, controls, and grounding.
Ensure strict adherence to all plant safety rules.
Read and interpret complex wiring diagrams.
Complete all required reports and paperwork for company records.
Assist in the training of new personnel.
Help maintain spare parts inventory for the plant.