HVAC/BOILER-MECHANIC

PIM Brands; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PIM Brands is seeking a Boiler Mechanic for the Somerset site in New Jersey. You will ensure uninterrupted operation of utilities in the manufacturing plant and office facility, including steam generation, water treatment, chilled water, and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities include maintenance, inspections, and repairs, working with plant and maintenance teams, and ensuring compliance with GMPs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Vocational training or on-the-job training in machine operations and metal fabrication is necessary.
• Blue seal refrigeration license required; blue seal boiler or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain steam, compressed air, water treatment, chilled water and refrigeration systems.
• Repair and service heating and air conditioning systems.
• Follow GMP rules and report issues to management.

Skills

Machinery repair

Reading blueprints

Math skills

Computer skills

1 year maintenance experience

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training

Blue Seal boiler license

Job description

Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!
At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.
We are looking for a Boiler Mechanic interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Maintenance team at PIM’s Somerset site in New Jersey.
Job Overview

• Responsible for the uninterrupted operations of the utilities in the manufacturing plant and office facility. This includes but not limits itself to installation, repair, upgrade, troubleshooting and product recommendation, of Steam Generation, Compressed Air, Water Treatment, Chilled Water and Refrigeration systems
• Partner with the plant, facilities and production management staffs as well the maintenance department. Reports food safety and quality problems to Plant Management to initiate action.
• Requires work at all levels and positions, overhead, below ground etc. In different environments; inside, outside on the roof, in small or controlled areas, use of ladders, manlifts, forklift and other hand and powered equipment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain proper steam pressures, within specs, performing daily water treatment test, and water quality.
• Maintain proper Compressed Air levels throughout facility, including basic equipment service and associated piping and devices.
• Maintain and monitor the Water Treatment room, for proper function and disposal of process fluids.
• Monitor and service Chilled water system, including cooling tower maintenance, pump service and all equipment attached to the system.
• Install, service and repair heating and air conditioning systems.
• Service Curing room utilities, including control valves, monthly filter PMs, cooling circuit repairs and maintenance inclusive to coil cleaning and replacement.
• Obtain and maintain all required certificates and ensure that systems are up to code.
• Report food safety and quality issues to Plant management and SQFP
• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
• Monitor fellow employees for adherence to GMPs.
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies and procedures dealing with safety and clean workplace requirements.
• Inspect and test systems to verify compliance with plans and specifications and to detect and locate malfunctions.
• Recommend, develop and perform preventive and general maintenance procedures such as cleaning, power washing and vacuuming equipment, lubrication and filter change.
• Repair or replace defective equipment, components and wiring.
• Test electric circuits and components for continuity, using testing equipment.
• Test equipment after repairs.
• Follow up with requester to isolate problems or to verify that problems have been corrected.
• Record and report all faults, deficiencies and other unusual occurrences as well as time and materials consumed on work orders.
• Test pipe or tubing joints and connections for leaks using gauge or soap and water solutions.
• Maintain and Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer specifications.
• Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment.
• Install auxiliary components to heating/cooling equipment, such as expansion and discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues and stokers according to blueprints and/or verbal instructions.
• Install, connect and adjust thermostats, humidistats and timers.
• Generate work orders that address deficiencies in need of correction.
• Join pipes or tubing to equipment and to fuel, water or refrigerant source to form circuit.
• Assemble, position and mount heating or cooling equipment.
• Study blueprints, design specifications and manufacturer\'s recommendations to ascertain the configuration of equipment and components to ensure proper function.
• Cut and drill holes in floors, roof and walls for installation in accord with GMP and PIM standards.
• Wrap pipes in insulation.
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe or tubing.
• Fabricate, assemble and install duct work and chassis parts using portable metal-working tools and welding equipment.
• Ability to work additional hours and/or shifts as needed.

Physical Demands/ Essential Job Functions
Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools and controls. Lifting and moving of objects weighing at least 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and considered to enable an individual to perform the essential job functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Job will generally be performed in the manufacturing plant. When on the plant floor it is representative of a large, busy manufacturing operation. Noisy, active, objects on the floor, constant movement and traffic flow of motorized equipment. Hair net, beard net, assigned work uniform, protective eye wear and gloves are among the GMP required apparel that must be worn, if indicated, on the plant floor.
Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Vocational training or on-the-job training in machine operations and metal fabrication is necessary.
• Must be able to read and follow drawings, blueprints and written specifications.
• Blue seal refrigeration license required; blue seal boiler or higher preferred.
• Math and computer skills are preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 1-year experience as a maintenance mechanic preferably in an industrial environment.
• Expected to be competent in the following areas;
• - Machinery repair and installation.
• Pumps, mixers and mechanical equipment.
• General Electric work.
• Plumbing, Pipefitting and welding
• General maintenance, such as lubrication, painting and fabrication of equipment
• Ability to read, speak, and write English is required.

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PIM Brands is an E-Verify Employer