Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Manufacturing

Wellington Foods; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Foods seeks a Production Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair and maintain machinery including conveyors, packaging and HVAC systems. You will read electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic drawings, perform preventative maintenance, and participate in changeovers on production lines.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 3 years in a similar role, and strong mechanical and organizational skills. Overtime/weekends may be required; PLC knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years in Production Mechanic preferred.
• Good mechanical abilities and comprehension.
• Able to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
• Some PLC knowledge.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical 24V, 120V, and 480V.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Able to adapt to change.
• English reading/writing/speaking required.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Able to stand long periods, lift 50 lbs.
• Team player; willing to assist others.
• Able to work overtime/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform immediate repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Overhaul and install new equipment.
• Complete work orders as assigned.
• Perform equipment changeovers and production line set-ups.
• Provide preventive and corrective maintenance support to production lines and facilitate changeover.
• Perform basic fabrication and design of small projects.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all employees.
• Comply with cGMPs and GDPs.
• Identify current and potential problems and generate solutions.
• Repair and maintain plant machinery including fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, and boilers.
• Maintain work area per quality guidelines and GDPs.
• Comply with PPE and LOTO procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Comprehension

PLC knowledge

Reading electrical drawings

Reading hydraulic diagrams

Reading pneumatic drawings

Electrical troubleshooting (24V/120V/0

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Lead, will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical/electrical equipment such as motors, conveyor systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, production machines, HVAC systems, boilers, pumps, liquid fillers, packaging equipment, material handling equipment, bulk delivery equipment and blending/mixing systems.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform immediate repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Overhaul and install new equipment.
• Complete work orders as assigned.
• Perform equipment changeovers and production line set-ups.
• Responsible for troubleshooting and providing immediate preventative and corrective maintenance support to production lines and facilitating changeover.
• Responsible for basic fabrication and design special projects.
• Maintain and ensure a clean and safe work environment for all employees.
• Must comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDPs).
• Identifying current and potential problems, generating solutions consistent with department goals and company policies.
• Responsible for repair, maintenance of all plant machinery including, but not limited to fillers, cappers, labelers, sleevers, conveyors, seamers, heat tunnels, boilers, compressors, and descramblers.
• Must maintain work area consistent with company quality guidelines and good manufacturing practices.
• Comply with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Perform special assignments as required.
• Comply with Lock-out/Tag-out (LOTO) when working on equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed by Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Lead.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Preferred 3 years employment in a Production Mechanic position.
• Must have good mechanical abilities and comprehension.
• Must be able to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
• Must have some Programmable Logic Control (P.L.C.) knowledge.
• Must be able to troubleshoot electrical, 24 volt, 120 volt, and 480 volt.
• Organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to effectively adapt to change.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to stay focused and alert; utilize basic math skills; audit paperwork; carryout routine tasks with appropriate follow-up.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, to work in confined areas, to lift 50 lbs.
• Team player, willing to assist other mechanics in their areas to accomplish the task.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as necessary.
• Basic computer knowledge (Excel, Outlook, and Word).