Maintenance Mechanic- 2nd shift

Rich Products Corporation • New Britain, CT

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Rich’s, a family-owned food company, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for their 2nd shift. The role is responsible for the efficient operation of all plant equipment through mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic repair and preventive maintenance. The company is a global leader in food products, operating in 100 locations worldwide with annual sales exceeding $4 billion. Rich's is committed to inspiring possibilities and fostering a culture of belonging, providing an exceptional experience for all employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have 3-5 years experience in food processing, working with standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with highly sophisticated control systems
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have the ability to train other Associates in Maintenance operations
• Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a Self-Directed work team
• Must be proficient on Rich’s SCADA system
• Must have general mechanical knowledge and electrical and logic principle knowledge
• Has basic plumbing, metalworking and general facilities/building maintenance knowledge
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines
• Has an awareness of and the ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines
• Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures
• Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production Improvement, Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams, as assigned

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses all maintenance failures.
• Uses assembly drawings, P&ID’s and manuals to tune equipment for operation, uses electrical (VFD’s, SCR’s, motor starters) and logic (PLC, SLC) principles to solve equipment problems.
• Uses basic plumbing, metal working and general facilities and building maintenance knowledge as needed.
• Works with operating devices such as gages, RTD’s, pressure transmitters, I/P’s and vortex flow meters.
• Trains new Associates and team members on required skill sets for Maintenance.
• Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Safety guidelines.
• Operates Rich’s SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Team Leader.
• Will be required to work with and train operations Associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operations as needed with production.

What This Job Offers

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