Hiring Company: Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc. Overview: A MECHANIC assists with the maintenance of the plant's equipment, including preventive maintenance, along with a variety of other duties as assigned by the lead person, supervisor, or manager. Successful candidate will complete a general knowledge placement test with a satisfactory score. Job Description: Responsibilities: * Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. * Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. * Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. * Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. * Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. * Repairs or replaces defective parts. * Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. * Lubricates and cleans parts. * Starts devices to test their performance. * Sets up and operates drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. * Responsible for performing tasks as described and assigned by the department lead/supervisor. * Must work as a team player, ensuring product specifications are attained and in a safe and efficient manner * Communicate well with other team members * Assist other departments as assigned by lead, supervisor or manager. * Must follow Company's GMP's, SOP's, plant rules, other policies and codes of conduct. * Must be able to follow written and oral instructions * Strive to satisfy the requirements of both internal and external customers. * Responsible for keeping work area clean * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: * High School diploma or GED * Computer literate to the completing of daily work within a CMMS system. * Industrial maintenance experience preferred * Strong knowledge of basic industrial mechanical systems, electricity and utilities * Ability to diagnose industrial mechanical systems, equipment and utilities problems * Strong knowledge of shop equipment set up and operation * Strong TIG or stick welding experience * Attend required vendor training as needed RATE OF PAY: Hourly rate TBD (depending on experience and placement test results) Position has the opportunity to receive step increases through Boar's Head established training programs. Location: Petersburg, VA Time Type: Full time Department: Facilities Maintenance - 2nd Shift
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Industry
Food Manufacturing
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees