Mechanic A NV

Ken's Careers • Las Vegas, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for actively pursuing and correcting problems with components and systems throughout the facility. The role requires thorough knowledge of automated packaging machinery operation, troubleshooting, and repair, as well as pump theory, operation, and repair. It also involves a strong understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic principles, applications, troubleshooting, and repair. The mechanic must be capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics, working safely with both low and high voltage circuits, and diagnosing electric motor, motor control, and device control problems. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting and repairing electrical control and power circuits, as well as electrically controlled equipment, including PLC controlled and solid-state equipment. Welding (gas and arc) and soldering skills are necessary, along with basic knowledge of typical facility and manufacturing support systems such as steam, hot water, compressed air, and refrigeration systems. Basic plumbing and carpentry skills are also required. The mechanic must be able to identify and order parts and materials from manufacturers' manuals and prints, communicate both oral and written instructions, and complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of 60% or higher. Ensuring compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality, and facility cleanliness is crucial. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of automated packaging machinery operation, troubleshooting and repair
• Thorough knowledge of pump theory, operation and repair
• Thorough knowledge of pneumatic principles, application troubleshooting and repair
• Thorough knowledge of hydraulic principles, application troubleshooting and repair
• Capable of reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Work safely with both low and high voltage circuits
• Diagnose electric motor, motor control and device control problems
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical control and power circuits
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrically controlled equipment, including PLC controlled and solid state equipment
• Ability to weld (gas and arc) and solder
• Basic knowledge of typical facility and manufacturing support systems including steam, hot water, compressed air, and refrigeration systems
• Basic plumbing and carpentry skills
• Ability to identify and order parts and materials from manufacturers manuals and prints
• Communicate both oral and written instructions
• Complete the Standard Timing Model mechanical test with a score of 60% or higher
• Ensures compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety, food safety culture, quality and facility cleanliness
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

Responsibilities

• Actively pursue and correct problems with components and systems throughout the facility
• Produce product free of contamination
• Follow all Ken’s Foods Security and GMP policies
• Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
• Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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