Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Saputo Inc.•Decatur, AL

20d

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains industrial production and processing machinery and equipment in a manufacturing environment. The role diagnoses equipment problems using test results, error messages, operator information, and testing devices; performs inspections, repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance; and verifies equipment operation after repairs. Equipment includes hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, gearboxes, VFDs, conveying systems, industrial printers, valves, photo eyes, heat exchangers, and level controls. The mechanic also supports production-floor needs, documents maintenance work, demonstrates equipment functions to operators, and follows company, quality, and safety procedures. The position may require any shift, overtime, and weekends as necessary.

Requirements

Electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Multi-craft experience.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of HMIs, robotic automation, and control systems.

Responsibilities

Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators to diagnose equipment problems.
Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear.
Observe and test machinery and equipment using voltmeters and other testing devices to diagnose malfunctions.
Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
Reassemble equipment after inspections, testing, or repairs.
Repair and maintain industrial production and processing machinery and equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, motors, gearboxes, VFDs, conveying systems, industrial printers, valves, photo eyes, heat exchangers, and level controls.
Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning machinery and equipment components.
Refer to blueprints and manufacturers' manuals, as applicable, to determine correct equipment installation and operation.
Cut and weld metal to repair parts, fabricate new parts, and assemble new equipment.
Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.
Enter codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
Complete scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment.
Respond to production needs on the production floor.
Complete accurate and timely maintenance records, work orders, and task records.
Comply with Standard Operating Procedures and federal, state, and local safety regulations.
Work with coworkers and personnel from other departments.
Follow SQF and company GMP and 5S guidelines to produce safe, quality products.
Be willing to work any shift, including overtime and weekends as necessary.