9 - Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift

Cedars Mediterranean Foods•Haverhill, MA

2d•$20 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic ensures optimal operation of facility mechanical and electrical equipment by completing preventative maintenance on motors, pneumatic and hydraulic devices, conveyor systems, and other production machinery, and by diagnosing and repairing malfunctions. Work is performed under strict safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Quality requirements include fabrication and machine operations within specific tolerances and operational specifications to support timely, cost-effective delivery of food products that meet customer requirements. The role maintains, diagnoses, and repairs systems and components used in food manufacturing, including packaging, processing, filling, and facility systems. It also involves preventive maintenance, production-line repairs, parts inventory, work orders, and compliance with operating procedures and safety standards. The position is full-time, in person, and scheduled for the second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.; flexibility to work other shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime may be needed according to business requirements.

Requirements

Two or more years of related experience; food industry experience is preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and skilled use of hand tools, precision hand tools, and measuring instruments.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, schematics, and service and operating manuals.
Knowledge of LOTO, GMPs, confined space, hot work, hazardous or regulated waste, electrical safety, MSDS, OSHA, and other environmental regulations and procedures.
Strong communication and decision-making skills.
Ability to speak, write, and understand English.
Ability to work overtime when necessary and flexibility to work first, second, or third shifts, weekends, and holidays according to business needs.
Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds; stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods; and perform other listed physical activities.
Ability to work around moving mechanical parts and loud noise while using hearing protection, and to adjust quickly to changing demands and environments.

Nice To Haves

Food industry experience.
Competency in welding, presses, grinders, basic fabrication, and PLC logic.

Responsibilities

Maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, steam, water, waste, and pneumatic systems and components used in food manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
Plan and perform preventive maintenance according to the preventive maintenance schedule to minimize equipment downtime.
Maintain production-line machinery and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and engineering specifications.
Repair mechanical and structural components on production lines following equipment failures.
Requisition and maintain appropriate inventory of parts and supplies to support timely equipment repairs.
Complete work orders and required paperwork to high quality standards.
Follow standard operating procedures, company policies and procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
Maintain safety awareness and work toward an accident-free workplace.
Maintain accurate maintenance, production, quality, and operational records.
Keep work areas neat and organized.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.