Maintenance Mechanic / Machinist

Coast Packing Company; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic / Machinist to conduct repairs and preventative maintenance on various machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and be able to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. This role requires precision in interpretation of blueprints and manuals and the ability to operate fabrication machinery and powered lift vehicles.

Qualifications

• Proficient in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Experience in performing scheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Familiar with GMP and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct machine setup, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Oversee general upkeep and maintenance of fabrication workshop.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Pneumatic Troubleshooting

Fabrication Skills

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical Certification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Stick Welding

Precision Measuring Instruments

Job description

JOB TITLE : Maintenance Mechanic / Machinist

DEPARTMENT : Maintenance

SUPERVISED BY : Maintenance Lead / Maintenance Supervisor / Maintenance Manager

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE : 1 : 00pm-9 : 30pm

SALARY RANGE : $30-$40 / hour

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Mechanic / Machinist conducts machine setup, performs repairs / preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting on plant equipment to include, but not limited to : centrifuges, vacuum pumps, mixers, packaging machinery, conveyors, etc. This role will oversee any fabrication needs the facility may require for improvement efforts and repair / maintenance purposes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Leadership, the Maintenance Mechanic / Machinist conducts repairs / preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment in order to reduce mechanical downtime and keep product flows and production lines running at maximum efficiency. In addition, this role will oversee the general upkeep of the fabrication workshop and communicate any maintenance / repair necessities of the fabrication equipment to the Maintenance Leadership.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible to adhere to safety and quality expectations.
• Follows proper Good Manufacturing Practices (“GMP”) and wears proper PPE for the job completed (Head, Ears, Eyes, Hand, and Foot protection, hair / beard nets, etc). Always be mindful of and adhere to GMP, Quality and Food Safety requirements.
• Applies 5S principles when completing a job. Keeps work area clean, uncluttered and organized to increase safety, reduce waste, and optimize productivity.
• Performs mechanical skills, including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production equipment.
• Performs scheduled maintenance repairs of plant equipment, including but not limited to production equipment, gearboxes, centrifugal pumps, conveyors, packaging equipment, electrical motors, mixers.
• Performs fabrication skills, including welding (MIG, Tig, Stick), with metal and other materials according to specifications, ensuring precision, tolerance, and quality results.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance service.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and drawings to guide fabrication and assembly processes accurately.
• Verifies part conformity and ensures accuracy / tolerance of benchwork through the use of precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, etc.
• Performs and / or assists team members on emergency / unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Installs replacement belts, filters, gears, chains and valves.
• Rebuilds valves, pumps and gearboxes.
• Troubleshoots pneumatic, electric and hydraulic machine problems and assists team members with necessary repairs.
• Performs basic preventive maintenance tasks such as lubricating parts, drives chains, visual inspection, etc.
• Complies with OSHA & CalOSHA safety and health rules (Confined Space, LOTO, etc).
• Ensures tasks are completed in accordance with USDA, FDA, BRC, & Cal-OSHA standards.
• Maintains accurate records of maintenance work performed during shift through CMMS.
• Provides regular status reports to maintenance leadership team.
• Operates fabrication machinery, including mills, lathes, and drill presses with a strong understanding of safety protocols.
• Operates powered lift vehicles and hand trucks to convey, move, and hoist materials.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving Analysis.
• Technical Capacity.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Accountability.
• Teamwork Orientation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

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