MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

KENT WORLDWIDE • Columbus, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

KENT Worldwide is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for a position designed and intended to be performed in Columbus, Mississippi. The role maintains and repairs equipment, responds to breakdowns, and supports the development of maintenance strategies and procedures. The mechanic also helps manage supplies, tools, and equipment inventory and maintains plant standards while following applicable safety and food-manufacturing practices.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 10 years of maintenance or mechanical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Follow a maintenance program that includes preventative maintenance.
• Assist in designing maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns.
• Diagnose faults.
• Repair equipment.
• Assist with inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Interface effectively with external suppliers and customers.
• Create and maintain high plant standards and conditions.
• Follow safety practices set forth by OSHA.
• Follow the HACCP Food Defense plan.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice as set out in the Sqwincher GMP plan.

What This Job Offers

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