Maintenance Mechanic

Harvest Hill Beverage Company•Dayton, NJ

18d•$32 - $34

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic sets up, repairs, rebuilds, and installs production equipment to ensure continuous production. Equipment includes fillers, conveyors, drives, coolers, and palletizing and boxing components. The mechanic installs or replaces equipment as needed and sets up production lines for product changeovers. As the primary technical leader on the shift, the mechanic handles planned maintenance and troubleshooting and works to reduce downtime caused by equipment failures. The role also supports operator training to help staff recognize and report potential equipment malfunctions and failures and understand preventive maintenance. The position requires analyzing mechanical and operational problems and initiating corrective action. The mechanic makes repairs and running adjustments to maintain production, safety, and quality, and troubleshoots, repairs, and rebuilds equipment such as mechanical drives, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and conveyors. Machining and fabrication skills are necessary, and working knowledge of computers is required. Experience with TPM or Lean Manufacturing is a plus. The position is full-time, with openings on a 12-hour night shift (6:30 p.m.–7 a.m.) or a 12-hour day shift (6:30 a.m.–7 p.m.), both on a 2-2-3 schedule. The stated salary is $32–$34. The job requires working overtime as needed and completing preventive maintenance tasks promptly. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and pass a drug screen and fit-for-duty exam.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience as a line mechanic in a high-speed production environment.
Self-motivated, with a high sense of urgency and the ability to work with limited supervision.
Ability to use machine shop equipment, hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
Ability to read mechanical diagrams.
Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic controls and components.
Experience in pipe fitting, welding, and machining.
Good manual dexterity and motor coordination.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, climb, bend, stoop, reach, and wear required PPE and protective clothing and accessories.
Ability to stand on hard surfaces for up to 12 hours per shift, climb stairs, ladders, platforms, and equipment or building structures, and bend, twist, and kneel to access equipment.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying seasonal temperatures and humidity, and in high-noise areas while using proper PPE.
Authorization to work in the United States.
Ability to pass a drug screen and fit-for-duty exam.

Nice To Haves

Technical school education.
Experience in food manufacturing or bottling.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TPM principles.
Experience with TPM or Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Set up, repair, rebuild, and install production equipment to support continuous production.
Repair malfunctioning equipment, including fillers, conveyors, drives, coolers, and palletizing and boxing components.
Install or replace equipment as needed and set up production lines for product changeovers.
Serve as the primary technical leader on the shift for planned maintenance and troubleshooting, with a focus on reducing equipment-related downtime.
Assist in training operators to identify and report potential equipment malfunctions and failures and to support preventive maintenance knowledge.
Analyze mechanical and operational problems and initiate corrective action.
Make corrective repairs and running adjustments to maintain production, safety, and quality.
Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild mechanical drives, pneumatic equipment, pumps, valves, and conveyors.
Complete preventive maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
Work overtime as required.
Maintain good attendance, punctuality, professional conduct, and teamwork.
Pass a drug screen and fit-for-duty exam.