Maintenance - Mechanic

National Beverage Corp•Miami, FL

14d

About The Position

This position repairs and maintains production and facility equipment, installs new equipment, and maintains established preventive maintenance programs. The qualified candidate is a full journeyman in Machine Repair, Plant Mechanic, or Millwright and can read mechanical and electrical prints, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, and perform pipe fitting for air, water, and hydraulic systems. The role troubleshoots and repairs high-speed production equipment and related mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems; performs equipment changeovers; responds to production line calls; schedules and develops preventive maintenance; and installs or rebuilds equipment. The mechanic works independently from general instructions, leads resolution of technical or complex issues, coordinates multiple projects, and participates in daily meetings to report maintenance objectives and opportunities. The position requires safe work practices, including proper lockout/tagout, completion of required OSHA training, and correction of unsafe conditions. The employee must be able to work 12-hour shifts on a flexible full-time schedule that may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Work may take place in manufacturing and warehouse plants or other locations directed by a supervisor, with required PPE and variable noise levels.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field, with proven industry experience.
Full journeyman qualification in Machine Repair, Plant Mechanic, or Millwright.
Ability to read mechanical and electrical prints, pneumatic schematics, hydraulic schematics, and other schematics.
Proficiency in pipe fitting for air, water, and hydraulic systems.
Basic electrical skills and general understanding of electrical controls.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Excel and Word.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of OSHA laws and ability to implement required OSHA training for the department.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints; and present information effectively to management.
Ability and willingness to work 12-hour shifts on a flexible schedule, potentially including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Good attendance record.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Favorable background and drug exam.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and potentially push or pull up to 500 pounds using a dolly or pallet jack.
Ability to meet the physical demands of walking, standing, sitting, talking, hearing, handling or feeling objects, bending, squatting, reaching, and turning.

Nice To Haves

Technical college education preferred.
Beverage industry experience is a plus.
Knowledge of MP2 software is a plus.
PLC experience is a plus.
Bilingual Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform equipment changeovers, respond to production line calls, and troubleshoot equipment.
Apply basic electrical skills and use a general understanding of electrical controls.
Repair and maintain high-speed production equipment.
Follow safe work practices, including required lockout/tagout procedures; complete required OSHA training and correct unsafe conditions.
Respond to requests from line supervisors or operators to repair equipment.
Perform package changeovers as required.
Schedule preventive maintenance on equipment and develop preventive maintenance needs and requirements.
Participate in daily meetings and report maintenance department objectives and opportunities.
Install and rebuild equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic devices and hydraulic systems.
Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems in a timely manner.
Independently complete assignments after receiving general instructions about expected results.
Take the lead in initiating solutions to technical, unusual, or complex problems.
Interact positively with the public and employees and promote a cooperative working environment.
Coordinate multiple projects while prioritizing competing demands and time frames.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.