2nd Shift Food Plant Maintenance Tech

Cedar-S-Mediterranean-Foods-1; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar’s Foods in Haverhill, MA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift to ensure continuous operation of processing equipment. The role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance on conveyors, pumps, boilers, and related systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

You will diagnose and repair malfunctions, perform preventative maintenance per PM schedules, follow GMPs and safety standards, and work overtime or weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Two+ years related experience, preferably in food industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and skilled use of a variety of hand tools, precision hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• Able to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, schematics, service and operating manuals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, production, quality and operational records as required.
• Knowledge of LOTO, GMPs, Confined Space, Hot Works, Hazardous/Regulated Waste, Electrical Safety, MSDS, OSHA and other environmental regulations and procedures.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Able to speak, write, and understand English
• Able to work overtime when necessary; flexible to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts, weekends and holidays according to business needs

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, steam, water, waste and pneumatic systems/components found in food manufacturing equipment related to all packaging, processing, filling and facility systems.
• Plan and execute preventative maintenance according to PM schedule to minimize equipment downtime
• Maintain production line machinery and equipment to manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications
• Complete repairs of mechanical and structural components on production lines to recover from equipment failures
• Requisition and maintain an appropriate inventory of parts/supplies to facilitate timely repair of equipment
• Complete work orders and required paperwork to the highest quality standards
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), company policies and procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) at all times
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness, striving for an accident-free workplace

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Safety-conscious

Communication skills

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Hand tools

Measuring instruments

Welding

PLC logic

Job description

Cedar’s Foods in Haverhill, MA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift to ensure continuous operation of processing equipment. The role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance on conveyors, pumps, boilers, and related systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

You will diagnose and repair malfunctions, perform preventative maintenance per PM schedules, follow GMPs and safety standards, and work overtime or weekends as required.