Mechanic I - Maintenance - 3rd Shift

Clemens Food Group LLC•Coldwater Township, MI

23h

About The Position

The Mechanic I works in a production setting and is responsible for maintenance involving mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems. The role works a rotating third-shift schedule from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM and receives a $1.50 shift premium on top of the base rate. Previous mechanical experience is highly preferred, but training is available; candidates with an automotive mechanical background are acceptable.

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 communication skills.
Desire and ability to work and communicate as a team.

Nice To Haves

Previous mechanical experience.
Automotive mechanical background.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems, including replacing bearings, pulleys, belts, chains, and sprockets.
Repair and rebuild drive components such as motors, gear reducers, and variable speed drives, except 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 hydraulic 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, including breakers, relays, timers, and solenoids, as well as electro-pneumatic, electro-hydraulic, and electric motor systems.
Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Write routine reports and correspondence.
Work and communicate as part of a team while maintaining a commitment to safety and quality.