Maintenance Mechanic

Illes Foods•Carrollton, TX

15d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep machines, mechanical equipment, and facility structures in working order. The role uses computer-generated maintenance assignments and work orders, and ensures production equipment is ready for on-time start-ups. The successful candidate maintains food safety, legality, integrity, and quality standards and works in alignment with ILLES Foods’ core values.

Requirements

At least four years of experience in the field or a related area.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform equipment repairs, identify root causes, and maintain machinery for continuous operation.
Ability to assess maintenance problems and implement effective solutions under time pressure.
Hands-on ability to repair electrical systems, refrigeration, hydraulics, electronics, plumbing, and machinery.
Welding ability, including stainless steel and other metals.
Ability to evaluate options and make sound, efficient decisions in maintenance and safety situations.
Ability to collaborate across departments to minimize downtime and support production goals.
Ability to continuously lift up to 48 pounds vertically from heights up to 80 inches, using a ladder if needed.
Ability to continuously carry up to 30 pounds up to 50 feet.
Ability to continuously transfer up to 25 pounds horizontally on a sled up to 50 feet.
Ability to continuously push down and squeeze up to 150 pounds for a Jamar Hand Dynamometer.
Ability to continuously ascend and descend from heights up to 17 inches using ladders up to 8 rungs.
Ability to continuously access spaces as narrow as 18 inches and remain within them for 2 minutes.
Ability to continuously forward bend, squat, and kneel to reach points 0 to 14 inches from the floor and maintain the position for 2 minutes.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controls (PLC).
An associate or bachelor's degree in a mechanical, electrical, or related field from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

Complete computer-generated maintenance work orders to repair machines, mechanical equipment, and facility structures.
Work from drawings and computer-generated assignments, and access and interpret maintenance computer information.
Perform preventive maintenance on production and plant physical equipment.
Collaborate with the maintenance team to complete assignments efficiently.
Generate, maintain, and close work requests using computer maintenance software.
Ensure processing equipment is ready for on-time production start-ups.
Maintain the facility and department in inspection-ready condition according to MSS, AIB, and FDA standards.
Know vendor locations and follow purchasing procedures.
Maintain clean work areas and adhere to GMP, safety, and company policies and procedures; meet safety goals.
Keep accurate records and documentation.
Offer improvement methods and participate in team and business improvement activities.
Maintain professional written and verbal communication.
Uphold food safety, legality, integrity, and quality standards at all times.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by management and maintain regular attendance for scheduled shifts.