Industrial Reliability Technician — Food Manufacturing

Newly Weds Foods; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods in Watertown, MA is seeking a Third Shift Maintenance Mechanic responsible for preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on production machinery, with focus on reliability and glove quality.

You will perform machine setup, preventive maintenance, install and debug plant equipment, record maintenance data, and collaborate with Production staff to solve safety and quality issues.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology or equivalent.
• 1–5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of maintenance jargon and best practices (OSHA, safety).
• Proven ability to work in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and production needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform machine setup and repair assembly and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance routines on all production equipment.
• Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.
• Complete all assigned projects in a timely manner and in compliance with safety regulations.
• Assist in production/maintenance related assignments as needed.
• Communicate issues and problem-solve with Production staff on quality and safety concerns.
• Comply with OSHA and safety regulations when conducting work or repairs.
• Accurately record maintenance data and monitor equipment performance.
• Demonstrate proper handling of tools and equipment.
• Identify and report equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
• Participate in overtime assignments as required.
• Provide on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Maintenance knowledge

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Maintenance Technology

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Third Shift Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance & emergency repairs to all production machinery, striving to improve equipment reliability & glove quality, as part of the maintenance team.

Essential Functions

• Perform machine set up and repair assembly and packaging equipment in a manner that complies with food safety regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance routines on all production equipment in a manner that complies with food safety regulations
• Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.
• Complete all assigned projects as needed in a timely manner and in compliance with food safety regulations
• Assist in Production/Maintenance related assignments as needed.
• Communicate regarding issues and problem solve with Production staff any quality and safety concerns.
• Complies with all OSHA and safety regulations when conducting work or repairs
• Accurately record maintenance data and as directed by the Maintenance Manager to monitor equipment performance, i.e. work orders, time cards
• Demonstrate proper handling of tools and equipment
• Identify and report equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
• Participate in overtime assignments as required.
• Provide “on call” coverage as needed.
• Perform other various similar and related duties as required by the Manager.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology field and or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 1-5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Through knowledge of Maintenance jargon, Maintenance Best Practices Knowledge; OSHA, safety, etc.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and Production needs.

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**The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery. **

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