Maintenance Mechanic

AB MAURI FOOD INC•Greenville, TX

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting maintenance of mechanical processes to ensure the highest reliability. The role involves repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. The Maintenance Mechanic will observe mechanical equipment in operation and troubleshoot failures.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a Maintenance/Mechanical Technician or equivalent
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including pumps, motors, and conveyor systems
Ability to read blueprints, diagrams, and technical specifications.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.
High school diploma or equivalent required
Regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock.
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts
Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
Occasionally works in high places
Occasionally works in outside weather conditions
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals
Occasionally exposed to extreme cold
Occasionally exposed to extreme heat
Frequently works in high places
Infrequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
Occasionally exposed to vibration
Occasional overtime may be required.
Ability to work rotating shifts.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical certification preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols
Precision maintenance
Light welding experience.
Basic electrical and instrumentation knowledge.
Experience in food processing.
Exceptional ability to perform in a noisy, humid, hot and high volume machine production environment.

Responsibilities

Align, fit, and assemble component parts, using hand tools and power tools.
Perform routine maintenance and repairs on various mechanical systems, pumps, motors, and electrical issues.
Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with temperature control systems, inline weigh scales, and vacuum systems.
Conduct routine inspections and testing of mechanical systems to identify potential issues before they become major problems.
Collaborate with engineering team to design and implement solutions for complex mechanical system problems.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including work orders, repairs, and testing results.
Assist in the development of procedures and standards for maintenance and repair of mechanical systems.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
Repair, rework, and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies and systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
Verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
Diagnose and repair malfunctioning apparatus such as motors, drives, starters, and process instruments.
Replace/repair/calibrate faulty electrical and instrumentation components such as relays, switches, contactors, solenoids, photo eyes, flow meters, level, and pressure indicators/transmitters, RTDs, etc.
Observe production equipment in operation and troubleshoot equipment failures.
Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Repair or replace defective parts.
Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
Lubricate and clean parts.
Start devices to test their performance.
Comply with HR policies and procedures.
Comply with relevant employment laws.
Ensure that all safe work procedures and security guidelines are adhered to.
Participate in sharing of knowledge so as to enhance development of the maintenance team.
Regularly communicate with other employees regarding ongoing repairs, including status of repair or part request.
Other duties as assigned.