Maintenance Technician- Mechanical

Perry's Ice Cream•Akron, NY

5d•$34•Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: As a core member of our Maintenance team, you will be expected to: Repair, Install and maintain facilities, production equipment and production support systems such as ice cream freezers, filling machines, conveyors, Shrink-wraps, boilers, compressors and the ammonia refrigeration system. As your employer, Perry's will help you to achieve all of the above goals through feedback, education, and continuous professional development.

Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Able to push, pull, climb, and squat, bend frequently throughout the shift
Perform basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and with decimals and fractions.
Perform basic measurements (tape measures, levels, calipers, micrometers)
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
Physically able to wear a respirator and maintain a Hazmat certification
Basic computer keyboarding skills & touchscreen technology
Proficient with basic hand tools and power tools
Able to work at heights using ladders, platforms or mechanical lifts using OSHA required fall protection
Can work on extreme temperatures ranging -300 F to 1200 F
Tolerance of variable work environment both indoor and outdoor in conditions that vary based on location and season
Basic mechanical skills for machine disassembly and reassembly
NYS approved millwright apprenticeship or 2-year degree in mechanical engineering (military schooling and/or "megatronics" type school is acceptable) or a verifiable trade school.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in an industrial mechanic position
Capable of reading blue prints and schematics
Basic proficiency with electrical meters/multi meters
Proficient with mechanical equipment (including lathes, mill, drill press, saws, grinders)
Familiarity with the Basics of Fluid Control (such as pumps)
Capable of burning and welding (MIG, TIG, Stick)
Metal fabrication
Pipe fitting
Able to handle chemicals, paints, solvents and exposure to environmental allergens.

Nice To Haves

PLC experience a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Supports the production of safe, high quality products and team member safety
Troubleshoot & repair power drives and pneumatics.
Familiar with NEC codes and the codebook.
Able to troubleshoot electrical/electronic control circuits.
Prepares requisitions for materials/parts required to complete work orders.
Creates work orders, closes them when complete, and accounts for time spent on tasks in our computerized Maintenance Management System.
Complies with all safety & GMP regulations.
Follows all company rules, policies and procedures.
Maintains membership and training in the company emergency response team as outlined by OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.120 (HAZMAT)
Must be forklift certified or obtain the qualification within the probationary period.
Availability to work a variable schedule on occasion to cover other team member time off.