Mechanic III - Maintenance

Rich's • Murfreesboro, TN

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electronic repair and preventative maintenance on all plant equipment. This role involves troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical failures, performing preventative maintenance, and utilizing welding, cutting, and soldering equipment. The position requires working in refrigerated areas with extreme temperatures and adhering to all GMP, food safety, and quality policies. The associate must also ensure compliance with food defense, food regulations, and product/process quality, provide coaching, record accurate documentation, and maintain good housekeeping. A high degree of judgment is necessary, including testing energized electrical equipment and pressurized hydraulic devices. Mechanics must also service equipment from elevated surfaces or ladders, with potential exposure to falls. The role requires moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 55 lbs, and involves repetitive standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, grasping, climbing, reaching, and moving about the facility. The associate must be able to work in high noise areas, wear appropriate hearing protection, and possess adequate vision abilities. The role also involves exposure to cold/heat/humidity and the ability to work in a multi-shift environment.

Requirements

• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Knowledge, skills, and ability to operate computer programs as needed
• One year experience in a manufacturing/ industrial environment as a mechanic
• Medium to high degree of judgment required
• Basic math skills necessary
• A high degree of judgment is required for this job.
• Must occasionally test energized electrical equipment, or pressurized hydraulic devices to trouble shoot before repairing.
• Mechanics must service equipment from elevated surfaces or from ladder with exposure to falls always present.
• The physical capabilities an associate must have to perform the essential functions of this position are: Moderate degree of physical activity on a frequent basis
• Must be able to lift 55lbs
• Repetitive standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping, grasping, climbing, reaching, and moving about the facility
• Hearing ability to meet manufacturing facility safety requirements.
• Works in high noise area and wears the appropriate hearing protection.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Exposed to cold/ heat/ humidity
• Able to work a multi shift environment

Nice To Haves

• Special certification may be required for use of forklift and chemicals and certain mechanical skills

Responsibilities

• Trouble shooting and diagnosis of mechanical and electrical failures.
• Preventative maintenance on all plant equipment.
• Perform welding, cutting and soldering using electric and gas equipment.
• Occasionally must work in refrigerated areas where temperature extremes can reach 10 degrees F.
• Follow all GMP’s, food safety, and quality policies.
• Ensures all GMP and all Food hygiene and Food safety standards are in compliance.
• Report all food safety incidents such as GMP violations, ingredient and product contamination, metal detector, screen, or magnet deficiencies, glass breakage, and pest harborage.
• Ensure compliance in the areas of food defense, food regulations, and product / process quality; provide adequate coaching as needed.
• Record accurate and legible results on documentation
• Provide adequate housekeeping at all times.

Benefits

• Rich’s®, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED