Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Nesco Resource; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Buffalo seeks a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic to ensure efficient operation and maintenance of lab equipment. The role involves troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and collaborating with vendors while adhering to safety guidelines. This is a temporary position with a 6-month contract that offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage

401K and Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in food processing or related field is ideal.
• Ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines.
• Desire to operate as a member of a self-directed work team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose maintenance failures.
• Perform annual preventive maintenance on all lab equipment.
• Maintain work area following GMP and safety guidelines.

Skills

Good communication skills

General mechanical knowledge

Basic plumbing knowledge

Awareness of Associate Safety guidelines

Understanding of machine operating procedures

Job description

Purpose Statement

The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic ensures the efficient operation of all lab equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic repair and preventive maintenance.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Troubleshoot and diagnose maintenance failures.
• Perform annual preventive maintenance on all lab equipment.
• Use assembly drawings, P&IDs, and manuals to tune equipment for operation, employing electrical and logic principles to solve equipment issues.
• Work with operating devices such as gauges, RTDs, pressure transmitters, and flow meters.
• Maintain work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and lab safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with vendors for complex troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain an inventory of spare parts.
• Work with and train associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assist with equipment operation as needed during lab trials.
• Train new associates and team members on required maintenance skill sets.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Skills/Experience

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Desire and ability to operate as a member of a self-directed work team.
• General mechanical knowledge and understanding of electrical and logic principles.
• Basic plumbing and general facilities/building maintenance knowledge.
• Awareness of and ability to follow Associate Safety guidelines.
• Awareness of and ability to follow GMP and Food Safety guidelines.
• Understanding of proper machine operating and adjusting procedures.
• Ideally, 3-5 years of experience in food processing or a related field, working with standard troubleshooting and repair of equipment.

Required Skills

This is an urgent need. We are looking for a person to start as soon as possible. This is a temporary position with an estimated contract length of around 6 months. The person will work onsite. The work hours are Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and Friday, 8 AM to 1 PM.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.