Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift Carrollton

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Carrollton, GA

72d

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains machinery and mechanical and electrical equipment, including motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and production equipment. The role is on the night shift with a rotating 3-2-2-3 schedule, from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m., in a production environment. The mechanic observes equipment in operation to identify problems, dismantles devices to access defective parts, inspects parts for imperfections and dimensional changes, and repairs or replaces components. The role also installs functional and structural parts, lubricates and cleans equipment, tests and adjusts machinery to specifications, and uses metalworking tools to make or repair parts. The employee follows plant food safety practices and Trident’s environmental and safety policies, completes required training, and reports safety or environmental incidents and risks.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in production maintenance.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong communication skills and ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot diverse breakdowns.
Knowledge of various software programs, including Microsoft applications, and experience with a CMMS program.
Ability to operate hand tools, including welding machines, cutting torches, and power tools.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, conveyors, and bagging machines.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school.
Basic electrical and automation controls knowledge.
3–5 years of production maintenance experience.
Basic PLC input/output troubleshooting experience.
Basic VFD programming experience.

Responsibilities

Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen for sounds that help identify causes of trouble.
Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts.
Examine parts for imperfections and inspect used parts for changes in dimensional requirements using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
Repair or replace defective parts.
Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
Lubricate and clean parts, equipment, and machinery.
Test and adjust equipment to meet performance specifications.
Set up and operate drill presses, grinders, saws, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
Sharpen and reshape tools as necessary.
Repair electrical equipment with motors.
Follow plant food safety policies and industry best practices.
Complete required environmental and safety training and perform work in accordance with applicable procedures and work instructions.
Notify designated personnel of environmental or safety incidents or undocumented risks.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Optional HRA/HSA.
Telemedicine.
Employee assistance and wellness programs.
Long-term disability.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off; the initial benefit for full-time employees starts at 20 days per year and is adjusted based on relevant experience.
10 paid holidays each year.
Paid parental leave.
Commuter and transit programs.
Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary or performance-based incentives.