Electro-Mechanical Technician

HP Hood; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Portland, ME to install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and electrical systems in a food and beverage manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring safe, efficient operations with occasional overtime and weekend work. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with strong mechanical experience and PLC troubleshooting ability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong mechanical experience and aptitude essential.
• Experience in welding, electrical, boilers, refrigeration, machinery repair and PLC troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair plant machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and fix electrical, plumbing, and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot pumps, boilers, steam and water systems, and fluid networks.
• Follow safety guidelines and perform preventative maintenance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding

Electrical systems

Boilers

Refrigeration

PLC troubleshooting

Machinery repair

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Position Summary

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs to machinery, equipment, physical structures, and electrical systems.

Shift

• Swing Shift; 2 weeks 5:00 am - 1:30 pm & 2 weeks 11:00 am - 7:30 pm.

Essential Functions

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of safety areas reviewed in the safety orientation program.
• Perform a variety of installations and preventative maintenance on plant and facility equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment including electrical and plumbing, insuring equipment is in good repair and in a safe operating condition.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, boilers, steam system, water system, hydraulic system, pneumatic system, and any fluid system as applies.
• Be familiar with the plant facility and general operations of same.
• Handle tools and equipment properly and to use required protective gear.
• Perform light welding, grinding, and cutting.
• Comply with all Federal State and Company Safety Guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in the development of preventative maintenance procedures for various pieces of equipment.
• Responsible for wastewater treatment operations.
• Work with little supervision.
• Some overtime and/or weekend work may be required, as well as holiday work.

General

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following “Good Manufacturing Practices.”
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• High level of demonstrated mechanical experience and aptitude required.
• Experience with welding, electrical, boilers, refrigeration, machinery repair and PLC troubleshooting and programs.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated.

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