Production Mechanic

Americold•Vineland, NJ

18h•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Mechanic troubleshoots equipment problems and perform immediate repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment by identifying and providing solutions for problems that occur in equipment and processes.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
At least 1 year of industrial maintenance or related work experience, which must include mechanical/electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
Previous experience within high-speed industrial environment.
Prior diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a cold storage environment
Experience in a production environment with automated packaging equipment
Experience in warehouse or with automated warehouse equipment
Demonstrated knowledge of computer Warehouse Management System(s) and related components, such as Pallet Jack, high lift, sit down or stand-up lift truck, RC, VoCollect Technology.
Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Demonstrated knowledge of automated packaging equipment, including weighers or scales, baggers, case packers, palletizers, check weighers, box flippers, diverters, and conveyor systems.
Ability to recognize, acknowledge and correctly react to basic information or input correct basic information into user interfaces to enable safe and efficient product flow across the automation systems.
Ability to be cross trained into multiple areas of the facility.

Responsibilities

Overhauls and installs new equipment, including programmable logic, refrigeration control, and packaging program equipment.
Rebuilds and fabricates parts as needed or as required. Escalates to management if unable or lacking necessary replacements.
Performs regular and as needed equipment maintenance while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
Troubleshoots equipment problems and performs immediate repair.
Schedules and conducts preventive maintenance.
Generates parts request to ensure adequate inventory and generates, completes work orders as assigned.
Creates work orders and completes work assignments in a Computer Maintenance Management system (CMMS).
Performs equipment change-overs and production line set-ups as needed or as required.
Work flexible shifts if required, including on call.
Performs other duties as assigned, as needed, or as directed.