Maintenance Mechanic- 1st shift

McCall Farms Inc•Effingham, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of mechanical devices and production equipment. This role involves diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues, performing routine preventive maintenance, and contributing to process improvements. The mechanic will also be responsible for maintaining equipment, parts, and supplies inventories, documenting actions, and ensuring a safe and clean working environment. A working understanding of food safety requirements is also necessary.

Requirements

Ability to follow all safety regulations required by Company and OSHA.
Ability to observe mechanical devices in operation and listen for problems.
Ability to use precision measuring and testing instruments.
Ability to observe and learn process of production and equipment knowledge.
Ability to complete daily tasks without assistance.
Ability to initiate trouble shooting skills to improve the process and/or make repairs.
Ability to remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
Ability to examine form and texture of parts.
Ability to determine dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Ability to control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
Ability to maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks.
Ability to maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock levels and anticipating needed items.
Ability to conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
Ability to effectively apply basic electrical skills (learning the use of a multimeter).
Ability to maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Working understanding of food safety requirements as outlined in BRC, SQF and USDA.
Ability to contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ability to fill out Daily Maintenance Form.
Ability to communicate with others orally.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Must stay in role for 1 year before advancement opportunities in another mechanical skill class.

Responsibilities

Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and listening for problems.
Use precision measuring and testing instruments to diagnose issues.
Observe and learn the process of production and equipment knowledge.
Complete daily tasks without assistance.
Initiate troubleshooting skills to improve the process and/or make repairs.
Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
Examine the form and texture of parts.
Determine dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks.
Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock levels and anticipating needed items.
Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed.
Apply basic electrical skills, including learning to use a multimeter.
Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Understand food safety requirements as outlined in BRC, SQF, and USDA.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Fill out Daily Maintenance Form.
Perform other duties as assigned.