Industrial Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift

Surlean Foods; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in the United States is seeking a Maintenance Technician who will ensure the smooth operation of machinery and meet preventive maintenance requirements. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of equipment maintenance with an emphasis on safety and effective troubleshooting. The position demands flexibility due to varying work conditions and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. A high school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant experience, is required.

Qualifications

• High School Education or 3 years related experience and/or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Completes preventive maintenance requirements on machinery.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions of mechanical devices.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance/ Technical understanding

Technical zeal

Deals with uncertainty

Basic Safety

Power Tools

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Supervision

Job knowledge

Productivity

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Job description

Purpose

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rules; calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments by using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.
• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintains equipment, part, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verify receipt.
• Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Skills/Qualifications

• Equipment Maintenance/ Technical understanding
• Technical zeal
• Deals with uncertainty
• Basic Safety
• Power Tools
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility
• Supervision
• Job knowledge
• Productivity

Working Conditions

Frequently requires standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing to perform the essential job duties.

Work conditions vary, quitting time will vary based upon production needs, and flexibility is critical. Temperatures range from 30 to 110 degrees in processing departments.

Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment are present in the plant. Potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards are also present. The noise level is high and constant. Floors are damp and slick.

Must be able to bend, stoop, pull and lift up to 50 lbs., and to stand for long periods of time.

Education and Work Experience

High School Education or 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.