Maintenance Mechanic Level 1 or 2

B&G Foods Inc.•Ankeny, IA

2d•$29 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic I or Mechanic II installs, repairs, and maintains machinery and equipment used in plant operations, following blueprints, schematic drawings, operation manuals, and manufacturer specifications. The role diagnoses production machinery malfunctions, services or replaces defective parts, lubricates machinery, and performs routine and preventive maintenance. It also supports production equipment setup and changeovers, adjusts and calibrates machinery, rebuilds and installs functional parts, and works with Engineering and outside vendors to improve maintenance and equipment capabilities. This position works in a manufacturing plant environment around moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and motorized vehicles. Employees must follow applicable safety, food safety, regulatory, cGMP, equipment-cleaning, and housekeeping requirements. Personal protective equipment is required for certain duties; a physical examination is required before work that requires a respirator. The position may require working at heights up to 30 feet and lifting up to 80 pounds. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:15 p.m. to 11:45 p.m., with opportunities for daily and/or weekly overtime. Company-paid, competency-based courses and on-site training specific to job responsibilities are required. Benefits begin on the first day of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Obtain forklift certification within 60 days after starting the job.
Pass required maintenance testing and demonstrate hands-on ability and/or knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, power transmissions, lubrication, pumps, pipe rigging, mechanical maintenance, shop-machine operation, work-related tools, combustion, motors, schematics and print reading, and basic AC and DC theory.
Mechanical aptitude, including a basic understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and piping systems and the ability to identify mechanical components and understand their relationships in a mechanism.
Knowledge of machinery, its operation and parts, and work-related tools, including their design, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and precautions for mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to perform mathematical operations to solve work-related problems.
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose process problems using job-specific knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively, train and instruct new mechanics and operators, and work with Engineering on new machinery.
Ability to read and understand setup and operating diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and manufacturing specifications related to plant machinery and equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to work productively as a team member, organize work, and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to work effectively with people with diverse backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
Demonstrate initiative, effort, commitment, responsible behavior, attention to detail, safe and efficient work, good attendance and punctuality, and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
Wear required personal protective equipment; complete a physical examination before performing work requiring a respirator.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, climbing, and repetitive tool use as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Prior industrial maintenance experience is helpful and preferred.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain plant machinery and mechanical equipment according to diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
Analyze and diagnose machinery and equipment malfunctions; service, repair, or replace defective parts using hand and power tools, then test equipment performance.
Operate and repair equipment safely to minimize risks to personnel and damage to equipment and inventory.
Maintain sanitary conditions while performing work.
Calibrate and adjust production machinery and equipment to improve operating capabilities.
Provide technical assistance to Production with equipment setup and changeovers.
Perform preventive maintenance and document completed tasks in preventive maintenance records.
Identify opportunities to improve production methods by observing work processes and working with line personnel.
Modify machinery and equipment as directed by Engineering to improve functional performance.
Rebuild and install functional parts of production machinery.
Collaborate with outside vendors to enhance in-house maintenance capabilities.
Assist Engineering with implementation and modification of maintenance programs.
Maintain and service external components of the dust collection system.
Follow food safety and regulatory policies, cGMPs, cleanliness and housekeeping requirements, equipment-cleaning procedures, and complete work orders accurately and on time.
Perform other duties as assigned; these duties are not an essential function.