Maintenance Mechanic

National Beverage Corp•Columbus, OH

105d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains production and facility equipment, installs new equipment, and maintains preventative maintenance programs. The role requires journeyman-level skills in machine repair, plant mechanics, or millwright work, along with the ability to read mechanical and electrical prints and pneumatic and hydraulic schematics. The mechanic also needs pipe-fitting skills for air, water, and hydraulic systems, a good attendance record, and the ability to work independently and take the lead on complex technical issues. The position involves responding to production-line repair calls, troubleshooting equipment, performing changeovers, scheduling and developing preventative maintenance, and installing or rebuilding equipment. The mechanic works with line supervisors, operators, and other employees, follows safety and lockout/tagout procedures, and completes required OSHA training. Work may take place in manufacturing and warehouse environments, where PPE is required and noise may increase significantly. The job requires willingness and ability to work 12-hour shifts on a flexible full-time schedule, which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Physical duties include prolonged standing and walking, bending, squatting, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and possibly pushing or pulling loads up to 500 pounds using a dolly or pallet jack.

Requirements

Full journeyman in Machine Repair, Plant Mechanic, or Millwright work.
Proficiency in reading mechanical and electrical prints, pneumatic schematics, and hydraulic schematics.
Proficiency in pipe fitting for air, water, and hydraulic systems.
Good attendance record.
Ability to read schematics.
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a related field with proven industry experience.
Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word.
Strong analytical skills.
Knowledge of OSHA laws and ability to implement required OSHA training for the department.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a favorable background and drug exam.
Ability and willingness to work 12-hour shifts and a flexible full-time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports, and other documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints; and effectively present information to management.
Ability to work with the physical demands described, including lifting up to 50 pounds and potentially pushing or pulling up to 500 pounds with a dolly or pallet jack.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent experience.
Beverage industry experience.
Knowledge of MP2 software.
PLC experience.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform changeovers, answer production-line calls, and troubleshoot equipment.
Apply basic electrical skills and troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems in a timely manner.
Repair and maintain high-speed production equipment and facility equipment.
Follow safe work practices, comply with lockout/tagout procedures, complete required OSHA training, and correct unsafe conditions as needed.
Respond to calls from line supervisors or operators to repair equipment.
Perform package changeovers on equipment as required.
Schedule and develop preventative maintenance needs and requirements.
Participate in daily meetings and report maintenance department objectives and opportunities.
Install and rebuild equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic devices and hydraulic systems.
Independently complete assignments after receiving general instructions about expected results.
Take the lead in resolving technical, unusual, or complex problems or issues.
Interact positively with the public and other employees and promote a cooperative working environment.
Coordinate multiple projects while prioritizing competing demands and time frames.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.