Mechanic - 2nd Shift

The Masterson Company, Inc.•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Family-owned for over 150 years Masterson Foods has a rich history and reputation as a quality supplier of premium sweet and savory food products. We are a recognized leader in supplying sweet and savory food products and customized manufacturing solutions to the restaurant, packaged ice cream, and contract manufacturing segments of the food industry. Our family owned company, through a process of continuous improvement and renewal, will exceed the expectations of our customers, employees, and community. We are committed to being a good neighbor, an attractive and ethical place to work, and an attentive supplier. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Mechanic. Under the supervision of the Maintenance & Engineering Manager ensures the operation of machinery and equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of highly skilled maintenance work that requires an in-depth knowledge of various trades, including mechanical, electrical and pneumatics. Basic knowledge of how to operate HVAC systems and troubleshoot and program programmable logic controls (PLCs) is also required. The Maintenance Mechanic is expected to troubleshoot, repair, install, adjust and maintain processing and packaging machinery, devices, moving parts and equipment that operate on electrical, heating, plumbing, refrigeration, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc., principles.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent is required
5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or equivalent education in a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing plant.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
General knowledge of OSHA Codes, GMP's and sanitary design. Basic knowledge of environmental regulations.
Proficient in general computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field is preferred.
Experience with CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management Systems) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect equipment, structures, parts or materials to identify breakage, excessive wear, or the cause of errors, problems or defects. Also inspect to determine adjustments or repairs needed.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
Observe and test in order to diagnose malfunctions in machines. Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators to determine required solution.
Install, maintain, repair and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment.
Read and understand blueprints, schematics, specifications, technical drawings, work orders, processing charts and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
Set, adjust or align mechanical controls, components, machine set-ups, and clearances of mechanical components or parts.
Position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures.
Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components.
Fabricate new parts by cutting, welding or soldering metal to repair broken metal parts, bending tubing or conduit, etc.
Install, maintain and repair electrical systems, including conduits, tubing, fixtures or components. Solder connections or components. Repair or replace wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment.
Assist vendors and Engineering in the implementation of new equipment and/or restructuring or retooling projects.
Partner with operators to identify problems. Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.