Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Bongards Premium Cheese • Humboldt, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bongards’ Creameries is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic based at its Humboldt facility. The mechanic troubleshoots and repairs cheese-making machinery in a high-speed production environment and installs or modifies related systems throughout the facility. The role includes maintaining equipment according to preventive maintenance schedules, documenting work and materials, and reporting food safety and quality concerns to a supervisor or designated replacement. The work may take place indoors or outdoors, in cold or warm environments, in crawl spaces, and at elevated areas. The schedule is 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent math and reading skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of Ladder Logic and Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Knowledge of schematics.
• Knowledge of LOTO procedures.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Adhere to and follow all safety, GMP, and other quality guidelines.
• Report food safety problems to the immediate supervisor or designated replacement.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to spend long periods standing.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical experience with 24V DC and 120V AC up to 480V three-phase is highly desired.
• Previous maintenance experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and diagnose equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, wrappers, packaging equipment, AGVs, GIA equipment, and FANUC robots.
• Identify root causes of equipment defects.
• Install new or refurbished parts on various types of equipment.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electronic equipment, including 24V DC and 120V AC to 480V three-phase AC systems.
• Record repairs and inventory used.
• Clean and lubricate moving components.
• Perform machine work according to the Preventative Maintenance Schedule.
• Maintain detailed logs of work completed, materials used, and time spent.
• Report food safety and quality concerns to the immediate supervisor or designated replacement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Disability, life, and voluntary insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Profit sharing.
• Internal career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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