Maintenance Mechanic (3rd Shift)

White Castle•Evendale, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains and repairs production equipment and other equipment throughout the bakery facility to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. The role also maintains refrigeration equipment to support product quality, keeps the building and outside premises in good condition, and controls inventory of parts and supplies. The mechanic follows the guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Manager, demonstrates the Company’s Core Values, and performs related duties assigned by management as business and operational needs change. The position involves maintaining production equipment such as the proofer, oven, cooling tunnel, and spiral freezer; performing scheduled preventive maintenance during production and non-production hours; maintaining refrigeration and HVAC systems; diagnosing equipment and PLC issues; assembling, disassembling, repairing, designing, and fabricating production equipment; and maintaining the maintenance shop and inventory. The mechanic follows company safety, security, incident-reporting, LOTO, arc-flash, and OSHA procedures; may provide training to new team members; and participates in technical training as needed. Work takes place in a bakery environment with flour dust, heat and cold exposure, and physically close work with coworkers. The role requires safety gear and substantial standing, walking, repetitive hand-tool use, bending, climbing, and movement in confined areas. The schedule is flexible to meet plant needs and includes evenings, weekends, holidays, late nights, and occasional emergency calls.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Previous experience and/or education in refrigeration, electrical systems and programmable controls, 480 voltage, hydraulics, pneumatics, high-pressure pumps, air compressors, welding, fabrication, carpentry, plumbing, and pipefitting.
Knowledge and experience with refrigeration, electrical systems and programmable controllers, 480 voltage, hydraulics, pneumatics, high-pressure pumps, air compressors, welding, fabrication, carpentry, plumbing, and pipefitting.
Must supply own basic hand tools.
Knowledge of safe lifting procedures and ability to follow instructions.
Understanding of lockout procedures and safe work practices, particularly keeping hands and objects away from moving equipment parts.
Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
Ability to troubleshoot problems and make on-the-spot decisions to keep equipment running.
Proficiency with shop tools, machinery disassembly and repair, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
Ability to learn new equipment and understand and recommend equipment modifications.
Proficiency with assembly and disassembly of production equipment.
Solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.
Understanding of lean processes and continuous improvement topics.
Good verbal communication, teamwork, ability to give and take direction, and ability to follow detailed instructions.
Ability to learn, apply, and train others on equipment procedures and workplace health and safety procedures.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks independently within established timeframes.
Flexibility to work hours that meet plant needs, including evenings, weekends, holidays, late nights, and emergency calls.
Ability to successfully complete on-the-job training.
Ability to work in flour dust and frequent heat and cold conditions, and in a physically close environment with coworkers.
Ability to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and other company-supplied safety gear.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and frequently bend, twist, turn, climb, and stoop.
Ability to perform prolonged repetitive fine-motor tasks involving small parts, electronics, and hand tools.
Ability to move quickly and safely in confined areas.
Ability to visually inspect parts and mechanical processes and hear, comprehend, and professionally respond to coworker inquiries, comments, and concerns.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 1 year of general maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair production equipment, including the proofer, oven, cooling tunnel, spiral freezer, building, outside premises, and other equipment.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment during production and non-production hours.
Maintain and repair refrigeration and HVAC systems.
Observe and diagnose equipment malfunctions and issues with PLCs.
Maintain the maintenance shop and equipment.
Assemble and disassemble production equipment.
Design and fabricate specialty items needed for production or production equipment.
Follow company safety rules, including LOTO, arc-flash, and OSHA guidelines.
Participate in technical courses or seminars for professional development as needed.
Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
Comply with incident-reporting policies and procedures and adhere to plant security and safety policies.
Communicate professionally and effectively with customers and coworkers, responding to team needs.
Provide training to new team members when requested.
Perform duties safely and efficiently.
Follow direction and guidance from the Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Manager.
Perform related duties assigned by management as business and operational needs change.