Mechanic I - Maintenance - 3rd Shift

The Clemens Food Group•Coldwater, MI

About The Position

The Mechanic I performs maintenance in a production setting, troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment. The role includes replacing mechanical parts, repairing or rebuilding drive components and pneumatic and hydraulic components, interpreting system schematics, and troubleshooting electrical and electro-mechanical systems. The schedule is a rotating third shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, with a $1.50 shift premium on top of the base rate. Previous mechanical experience is highly preferred, but training is available. Automotive mechanical experience is acceptable. The position requires a demonstrated commitment to safety and quality, effective communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. Employees are subject to pre-employment background checks and drug screening. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Previous mechanical experience is highly preferred, but the employer is willing to train; automotive mechanical experience is acceptable.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and effective communication skills.
Desire and ability to work and communicate as a team.
Ability to understand and use lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Ability to use an electrical test meter to test voltage, amperage, continuity, or ohms.

Nice To Haves

Previous mechanical experience.
Automotive mechanical background.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical problems and replace components such as bearings, pulleys, belts, chains, and sprockets.
Repair or rebuild drive components such as motors, gear reducers, and variable speed drives, except for sophisticated equipment requiring unavailable special tooling or training.
Follow through to ensure proper parts are ordered.
Troubleshoot and rebuild pneumatic components, including cylinders, directional valves, solenoid valves, and speed adjusters; understand related hoses and fittings and interpret pneumatic schematics.
Understand hydraulic equipment, systems, and components; rebuild or replace components and interpret hydraulic schematics.
Understand and use lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Apply basic knowledge of circuit breakers, fuses, starters, and control circuitry; use an electrical test meter to test voltage, amperage, continuity, and ohms.
Troubleshoot electrical systems and components, including breakers, relays, timers, solenoids, electric motors, and electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems.