Maintenance Mechanic

The J.M. Smucker Co. • McCalla, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

New plant – challenges, opportunities, etc. At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of mechanical or maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 90% of the time.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts (days or nights) and overtime as needed.
• Willing to work a flexible schedule as needed.
• Willing to travel for various trainings.
• Able to read, understand, and follow documents such as safety policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and general instructions.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast, oils, and peanut butter as well as other materials.
• Able to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Good communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback.
• Able to provide leadership and prioritization in designated equipment area.
• Able to set and meet goals.
• Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment.
• Able to work both independently and on a team.
• Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements.
• Able to make data driven decisions and engage others as appropriate.
• Basic mathematical, statistical, and analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills including email and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to learn company specific computer systems, including maintenance enterprise system.
• Able to perform the key responsibilities outlined above in accordance with safety standards and practices.
• Lift and carry up to 65 pounds
• Stand, sit, walk, enter confined spaces, push, pull, kneel, squat, and climb
• Perform repetitive actions, reach, and feel
• Able to climb steps frequently, work at heights above 6 feet, climb ladders, and operate elevated devices such as aerial lifts, cranes, and scissor/boom lifts on a frequent basis
• 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 reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Associates, technical degree, or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner.
• Recognizes unsafe work conditions and behaviors and engages with co-workers to ensure conditions and behaviors comply with policies.
• Suggests changes to safety policies as appropriate
• Performs the necessary activities to operate, maintain, and clean production equipment.
• Understands, follows, and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) work environment.
• Performs equipment changeovers and sanitation activities.
• Performs preventative maintenance activities, work orders, and lubrication in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment.
• Improves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriate.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and/or replaces complex processing and packaging equipment including Mechanical components such as conveyor belts, bearings, motors, pulleys, shafts, gearboxes, etc.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and/or replaces complex processing and packaging equipment including Pneumatic components such as air cylinders, diverters, hoses, regulators, pumps, valves, etc.
• Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Coaches other team members on technical skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution, and equipment repairs.
• Active participant in training and qualification programs for designated line/area.
• Participates in assessments, ensures effective training, and maintains consistent qualification standards.
• Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination, to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions.
• Serves as owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems and is responsible for building technician skill and providing ongoing coaching.
• Creates documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.).
• Increases skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits, and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data.
• Can utilize email and online training resources.
• Maintains accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking.
• Facilitates effective shift pass down with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
• Lead projects to improve safety, quality, and production results in a designated area.
• Works as part of a team and assists fellow employees as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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, 80 hours vacation accrual, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, parental leave, and annual holiday bonus.

What This Job Offers

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