Mechanic 2

Bonduelle Americas • Jackson, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic 2 is responsible for supporting production by safely maintaining equipment and helping ensure the highest-quality output. The role diagnoses and repairs manufacturing equipment issues, from simple to complex, and performs routine, preventive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance on equipment and building structures. Work takes place in a cold, wet environment and requires adherence to safety, food-manufacturing, and regulatory programs.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience and basic mechanical skills.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of chain drives, sprockets, and gearboxes.
• Working knowledge of cleaning and techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, cross-train, and multitask in multiple positions.
• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold environment.

Nice To Haves

• GED or high school diploma.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines.
• Understanding of efficiencies and downtime.

Responsibilities

• Follow good manufacturing practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Perform basic mechanical adjustments, including tensioning drive belts, conveyor belts, tracking belts, and chains.
• Work safely around moving equipment and conveyors in a wet environment.
• Use standard hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, and bearing pullers.
• Perform building mechanical repairs, including overhead door track and panel replacement, concrete work, and chain-link repairs.
• Change motors, pulleys, gearboxes, and bearings.
• Perform simple plumbing repairs, such as unclogging drains and replacing faucets or repairing toilets.
• Troubleshoot simple systems such as chain drives and pumps.
• Perform scheduled and emergency repairs on equipment and building structures, including pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Replace slicer, cutter, and dicer blade assemblies and make necessary adjustments.
• Read piping diagrams and identify components in air and water distribution systems.
• Handle blade housings.
• Lock out and tag equipment as necessary.
• Safely operate shop equipment such as grinders, cut-off saws, power tools, and ladders.
• Comply with SQF regulatory programs.
• Read and complete work orders, paperwork, specification books, schematics, and manuals.
• Perform preventive maintenance and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed