Mechanic

Mizkan America•Owensboro, KY

22d•$33 - $38

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and improves manufacturing equipment and facility systems in a high-speed food production environment. The role supports equipment reliability, preventive maintenance programs, continuous improvement initiatives, and production operations while helping minimize downtime and ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of five years of industrial maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation.
Knowledge of shop mathematics, measurements, and precision measuring tools.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial equipment systems.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with employees at all levels of the organization.
Willingness to participate in ongoing technical training and professional development.
Ability to work overtime and temporary alternative shifts as business needs require.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, climb, reach, stoop, and perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds independently and more with assistance.
Ability to work in manufacturing environments with exposure to varying temperatures, dust, odors, gases, fumes, chemicals, and industrial equipment.
Ability to work at heights and in confined or difficult-to-access areas when required.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Technical training, vocational education, apprenticeship training, or related industrial maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Follow company safety policies, OSHA regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
Perform preventive maintenance through equipment inspections and scheduled maintenance programs.
Diagnose equipment problems and perform corrective repairs.
Apply lubrication techniques and support equipment reliability initiatives.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance issues.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, power distribution, and basic control system components.
Set up and operate machine tools and maintenance equipment.
Fit and align bearings, shafts, spindles, drive components, and related equipment.
Perform machine setup, adjustments, rebuilds, and production-line equipment overhauls.
Identify and implement equipment improvements to enhance reliability, performance, and efficiency.
Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in pre-shift meetings and communicate maintenance priorities and equipment concerns.
Assist with facility and plant maintenance.
Support plumbing, pipefitting, welding, carpentry, facility maintenance, utilities, boiler systems, ammonia systems, water recovery systems, and fire protection systems as needed.
Collaborate with production, quality, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve issues and support operational objectives.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.