Mechanic 1
About The Position
The Maintenance Worker performs preventive and corrective maintenance in the plant under management supervision. The role assists with new equipment installation and special fabrication and construction projects, follows the preventive maintenance schedule, and performs machine repair and installation. Work includes replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, running threaded and weld piping, overhauling pumps, replacing packing shaft seals on cookers and pumps, and welding and using a cutting torch. The mechanic also conducts daily greasing and oiling, diagnoses and replaces equipment parts with little or no direction, and diagnoses and repairs control circuits and VFD installations. The position includes maintaining an orderly work area and following company safety rules and equipment requirements. Depending on level, the mechanic may train Level 1 Maintenance personnel. Other duties may be assigned. The work is performed in a bakery processing facility, with exposure to wet or slippery floors and high heat or cold temperatures. The position works a rotating 12-hour night shift, with every other weekend scheduled, and must be available on call as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience operating a forklift.
- Experience in welding, electrical work, and mechanical work.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational school training.
- Two years of experience with similar equipment.
- Basic knowledge of general maintenance and equipment operations.
- Welding proficiency in MIG and Stick, including vertical and overhead welding.
- Proficiency in control power electric.
- General mechanical aptitude, including ability to diagnose and repair problems with motors and other equipment.
- Good math skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the installation of new equipment.
- Assist the Maintenance Supervisor and/or other personnel with special fabrication and construction projects.
- Follow the preventive maintenance schedule.
- Train Level 1 Maintenance personnel if above Level 1 maintenance.
- Perform machine repair and installation, including replacing motors, rebuilding gear boxes, running threaded and weld piping, overhauling pumps, replacing packing shaft seals on cookers and pumps, welding, and using a cutting torch.
- Conduct daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment.
- Diagnose and replace equipment parts with little or no direction.
- Diagnose and repair control circuits and VFD installations.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
- Use assigned personal protective equipment and required safety equipment, and follow company safety rules and regulations.
- Attend regularly scheduled safety meetings and potentially serve on the Safety Committee.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
