1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Branding Iron Holdings•Sauk Rapids, MN

4d•$28 - $33

About The Position

Are you looking for a great career opportunity? Do you want to work for an innovative company that will invest in your potential? Welcome to Branding Iron! We have the honor and responsibility of working in the food industry. This position organizes and facilitates maintenance on all production and facility equipment. The emphasis will be on equipment up time and resolving quality and production related issues including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting. Every individual on our team has specific strengths that help to drive innovation and productivity forward. This is a full-time 1st shift position with weekend availability. Position Summary: While maintaining a safe work environment, perform daily activities that support the production department through timely repairs of grinding, forming, freezing, and packaging equipment. You will have a key role in preventing production line stoppage by resolving mechanical and electrical related issues while completing scheduled PMs, accurately recording work in a CMMS program, utilizing good troubleshooting skills, and following mechanical work orders.

Requirements

Must be able to lift to 60-80 pounds when required to assist in various functions of the facility.
Must be able to perform physical activity including bending, climbing, and reaching.
Ability to read and follow written work instructions, use common hand, and power tools, climb ladder, and work in elevated areas.
Temperature: The production floor is maintained at approximately 4O F.; in other areas, the temperature level is moderate. Freezer areas are zero degrees or colder.
Noise: When the incumbent goes on to the production floor, ear protection is required; in other areas, noise level is moderate.
Completion of formal two-year educational program in Industrial Maintenance or 1-2 years related work experience with good mechanical and electrical skills will be considered.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Accepts feedback, listens well, shows respect, and can present ideas and disseminate information clearly and concisely.
Highly disciplined, logical thinking, team oriented and strong work ethic.
Can handle a fast-paced work environment, fair workload, meet deadlines and commitments and accept responsibility for their actions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FORMAX, HVAC, HAZMAT, MULTIVAC, Ammonia Refrigeration preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze mechanical and operation processing equipment and resolve issues with hand tools and trade tools.
Repair production equipment including mechanical systems which may include Hydraulic and Pneumatic operated equipment.
Trouble shoot electrical problems to include opening electrical panels, replacing starters, contactors, relays, interpreting electrical schematics etc.
Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, forming equipment, conveyor systems, packaging machines, following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
Able to demonstrate knowledge of electrical skills with VFD’s and PLC’s. Industrial electrical installs, services, repairs, wiring, conduits, fixtures and other electrical devices and systems in an industrial environment.
Read and interpret schematic drawings.
Perform preventative maintenance of production equipment following standard operating procedures.
Ability to use a computer-based program for entering labor hours, PMs, reactive and safety work orders.
Maintain a safe workplace by wearing appropriate PPE and following all safety procedures including LO/TO.

Benefits

Competitive base salary ($28-$33/hour). Base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees.
Full benefits package, including medical/ vision/ dental/life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.
We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, credentials, and internal equity when determining the base salary offered.

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