Maintenance Mechanic

The J.M. Smucker Co. • Grandview, WA

52d • $29 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Ensure the continuous operation of the production facility by maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing processing equipment and facilities in a safe, reliable, timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum 3-5 years experience with repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical systems
• Experience with Electrical/Process Control systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Math skills – Fluent in basic and applied math skills such as measuring materials and equipment settings for machine adjustments and set-up
• Must possess basic computer skills (Outlook email, Excel, Word)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to qualify as key element owner of a safety system
• Ability to work any shift
• Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses. The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.
• Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food processing or manufacturing experience highly preferred
• Ability to read drawings and diagrams
• Welding and metal fabrication skills strongly preferred
• Knows safety regulations and procedures as they apply to maintenance
• Understands GMPs as they relate to maintenance

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems, control circuits and PLC components.
• Safely complete quality repairs of all equipment in facility while minimizing downtime.
• Identify and correct potential problems to prevent breakdowns and eliminate losses.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment throughout all areas of the plant.
• Observe process equipment to suggest changes or modifications on process machinery to help improve efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot equipment related problems and train/assist production technicians in accomplishing task.
• Complete all work in a safe and quality manner, ensuring policies, regulations and standards are followed.
• Understand and follow safety procedures, including use of required personal protective equipment, use of lock-out/tag-out, confined space permits, hot work permits.
• Safely operate all shop equipment and power tools.
• Complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner including parts inventory, work order logs, etc.
• Maintain a clean work area and utilize Good Manufacturing Practices by following all required processes and performing quality inspections.
• Perform welding repairs on various types of metal parts and fabricated equipment using different welding processes including T.I.G., M.I.G., oxy-acetylene and arc welding in a safe and quality manner.
• Disassemble and repair or rebuild all mechanical machine components such as but not limited to gearboxes, bearings, seals, sprockets, motors, as well as various pumps used in the production processes.
• Perform boiler start up, shutdown, blowdown, troubleshooting general maintenance, and chemical checks.
• Perform start up and shutdown of ammonia refrigeration system, perform general maintenance and troubleshooting in a safe manner.
• Communicate effectively within and between teams and with Leads and Managers.
• Participate in Ops Excellence pillar teams and activities.
• Complete “Step-Up Card” skill matrices to qualify for Mechanic level/Rate of Pay.
• Attend all internal or external seminars and training to keep abreast of improvements, modifications and changes to equipment, procedures and tasks.
• This includes having a current license to operate forklifts and aerial lifts.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match
• 2 weeks paid vacation (prorated the first year of employment)
• 12 paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• annual holiday bonus
• Company-provided life and AD&D insurances
• Company-provided short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary Life & Health Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursement
• Bereavement leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED