Maintenance Mechanic

The Town Dock•Narragansett, RI

11h

About The Position

Are you mechanically inclined? Do you look forward to a challenge each day? Do you enjoy using your skills and learning new ones? If you said yes, then our Maintenance Mechanic role at the Town Dock might be right for you! Our Maintenance team is responsible for maintaining and repairing the Town Dock's seafood processing plants and equipment in Narragansett & North Kingstown to ensure continuous productivity within the business.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to operate a forklift, pallet jack and scissor lift
Valid Driver's License
Experience with and understanding of pumps, motors, gearboxes, conveyors
Mechanical knowledge to diagnose and repair lift equipment and machinery
Welding skills and experience a plus
Ability to work independently and with a team
Ability to be flexible with changing priorities
Experience in a maintenance role within a food facility is preferred, but not required
Conscientious of safety and detail
OSHA training or the willingness to be trained
Physical ability to lift 75 lbs. work in confined conditions, work at heights up to 30' in lifts, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stand on feet for long periods, use hand-held and power tools
Ability to read, write and speak English
Basic math skills required
A strong belief and commitment to continuous learning and improvement, positive attitude, teamwork, accountability and strong ethical behavior

Nice To Haves

Welding skills and experience a plus
Experience in a maintenance role within a food facility is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and maintain facilities and equipment.
Buildings include multiple food facilities and an administrative building
Equipment consists of a variety of conveyors, lift equipment, production equipment, pumps, flumes, motors
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment – greasing, cleaning, inspections, fluid checks, etc.
Perform safety inspections as needed
Maintain and repair lift equipment – pallet jacks, forklifts and scissor lifts
Maintain and repair production equipment
Work orders include, but not limited to mechanical work, plumbing, carpentry, painting and minor electrical
Operate the ice plant. This includes running ice production equipment, conveying equipment, scales and pumping ice for the plant and boats once fully trained.
Schedule ice appointments and interact with boat crews as needed to schedule and deliver ice
Drive to pick up parts and supplies as needed
Travel amongst the facilities when needed (Narragansett & North Kingstown)
Snow removal when needed
Clean and organize the maintenance shop
Welding skills and experience a plus, but not required
Work independently and/or with other team members depending on the work
Work with outside vendors on equipment as needed
Maintain OSHA, HACCP, DOT and Food Safety regulations throughout the maintenance responsibilities
Maintain cleanliness of the maintenance shop and work areas on the job
Normal hours 7:00am – 4:00pm including some weekend hours, with occasional requirement to answer calls after hours. Call backs and/or extended hours are required when needed; overtime is expected.
Other job duties as assigned.