Maintenance Mechanic

American Foods Group, LLC•Long Prairie, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC., an American Foods Group Company, has opportunities for a Maintenance Mechanic at our Long Prairie, MN plant. As our Maintenance Mechanic, you will identify and locate parts/part numbers from machinery or equipment manuals or parts catalogs (e.g., Cryovac, overhead chains, rail switches, conveyors, saws, etc.). You will perform basic welding (e.g., primarily tig; and stick) and be able to identify good and bad welds. You will also perform routine preventive maintenance (e.g., grease bearings, lubricate, check fluid levels, replace filters, etc.) to ensure that machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Additionally, you will assemble, install, or repair plumbing (e.g., threading pipe), equipment or machinery to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the establishment in repair. You will assemble, disassemble, repair, or replace defective equipment or parts (e.g., change belts, gearboxes, etc.). You will perform basic hydraulics (e.g., change motors, make hoses, etc.) and complete necessary paperwork in EAM system (PM sheets, work orders, etc.). You will have basic knowledge of electrical components and operation. You will assist in performing maintenance on scale equipment (e.g., portable, floor, and matrix - hot/cold) in applicable area(s) and perform basic forklift maintenance (change tires, replace bushings, etc.). You will notify lead or supervisor of any malfunctions or repairs needed. NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Must be able to successfully complete training: Safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Food defense, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Lock out tag out, Forklift, Pallet jack.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
6 months maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Prior experience using hand and power tools, precision measuring tools and the ability to read and work from drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

Identify and locate parts/part numbers from machinery or equipment manuals or parts catalogs (e.g., Cryovac, overhead chains, rail switches, conveyors, saws, etc.).
Perform basic welding (e.g., primarily tig; and stick). Ability to identify good and bad welds.
Perform routine preventive maintenance (e.g., grease bearings, lubricate, check fluid levels, replace filters, etc.) to ensure that machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
Assemble, install, or repair plumbing (e.g., threading pipe), equipment or machinery to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair.
Assemble, disassemble, repair, or replace defective equipment or parts (e.g., change belts, gearboxes, etc.).
Perform basic hydraulics (e.g., change motors, make hoses, etc.).
Complete necessary paperwork in EAM system (PM sheets, work orders, etc.).
Basic knowledge of electrical components and operation.
Assist in performing maintenance on scale equipment (e.g., portable, floor, and matrix - hot/cold) in applicable area(s).
Perform basic forklift maintenance (change tires, replace bushings, etc.).
Notify lead or supervisor of any malfunctions or repairs needed.