Maintenance Mechanic- Processing Plant

Basic American Foods•Blackfoot, ID

42d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is accountable for the timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex plant equipment and facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of automated production lines and a manufacturing facility operating on a 24 hour/day, 7 days/week operation. The incumbent is assigned jobs by the supervisor or a superintendent and is expected to complete most jobs, including those of a complex nature, with little supervision. All assignments must be carried out under stringent safety and sanitation standards. Quality requirements are constantly monitored, necessitating equipment fabrication and machine operations within specific tolerances and operational specifications to ensure the delivery of food products on time and at the lowest cost by conforming exactly to the customer's requirements. Participation of employees in the implementation of improved concepts is encouraged in all production processes. Skills required include an intermediate level in proficiency in welding, plumbing, electrical repair, instrumentation, running lathes and milling machines, fabricating and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Additionally, the incumbent must own and maintain a basic set of hand tools.

Requirements

Skills required include an intermediate level in proficiency in welding, plumbing, electrical repair, instrumentation, running lathes and milling machines, fabricating and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Additionally, the incumbent must own and maintain a basic set of hand tools.
Must be able to creatively apply experience and common sense to a variety of situations, processes, and people.
Must be able to make technical decisions and support the staff on technical issues.
Possess the ability to manage several projects concurrently.
Be able to plan work, order parts, and coordinate downtime to complete work orders.
Be able to resolve issues which may include conflicts between employees, equipment malfunctions, and variations in operating conditions.
Must demonstrate strong skills in Microsoft Office suite and be able to effectively use Maintenance Management Software.
Must be able to creatively apply experience and common sense to a variety of situations, processes, and people.
Must be able to make technical decisions and support the staff on technical issues.
Possess the ability to manage several projects concurrently.
Be able to plan work, order parts, and coordinate downtime to complete work orders.
Be able to resolve issues which may include conflicts between employees, equipment malfunctions, and variations in operating conditions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of carton formers, case packers, and weighing equipment.
Knowledge of utilities such as boilers and air compressors.
Background in wastewater treatment.
Ability to perform and understand predictive maintenance practices such as vibration, oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic

Responsibilities

Performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer's manuals, diagrams, sketches etc. This includes, but is not limited to, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, drying equipment, motors, VFDs, and control instruments to sustain and improve operations in a manner that minimizes downtime.
Ability to setup and operate simple machining operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Ability to perform basic welding tasks.
Ability to understand mechanical and electrical blue prints, sketches or schematics of complex objects and circuitry as requested in work orders or to perform job duties.
Is aware of, and can demonstrate, maintenance best practices such as alignments of sheaves and sprockets.
Identifies needed parts, supplies, and repair items working in the CMMS.
Provides support and back up for other members of department as needed by leadership.
Assures compliance with 6S and housekeeping standards.
Participates in Continuous Improvement activities.
Performs basic troubleshooting of control systems circuitry.
Provides assistance to lower-level mechanics and leadership to small teams. Performs more advanced functions as a part of training and development.
Complies with all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Must maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity while embodying the tenets of "What We Stand For" and "The Basic Principles."
Must maintain the highest standards of data management by creating consistent, reliable data which will ensure accuracy and in turn, maximize the use of data and confidence in decision making.
Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies. Regularly complete behavior-based safety observations. Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF 2000.
All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.
Perform other duties as assigned.