Maintenance Mechanic

VENTURA FOODS LLC; Bondurant, Mitchellville (IA, IA); On-site; USD 31,277 - 44,546; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Foods LLC in Mitchellville, IA is seeking a maintenance technician to perform repair, adjustment and routine maintenance on production equipment and facilities. Apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance practices.

You will read specifications, interpret drawings, and operate powered forklift trucks; travel up to 10% between buildings; maintain safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance skills.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Read labels and MSDS sheets of chemicals/solvents.
• Be able to perform heavy physical work with lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, repair and maintain production equipment using commonly accepted maintenance practices.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret written specifications, drawings, schematics and blueprints.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Travel up to 10% between buildings.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Packaging Facility - Mitchellville, IA 50169
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: $27.52 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: 1st Shift 6am - 2:30pm
Job Category: Manufacturing

Job Summary

Perform maintenance activities such as repair, adjust, and maintain production equipment, facilities and power lift equipment. Apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance practices.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Adjust, repair and maintain production equipment using generally recognized maintenance practices.
• Perform periodic preventive maintenance activities.
• Assist operating personnel with running adjustments as instructed.
• Know and apply mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic maintenance.
• Maintain regular attendance on the job, demonstrating dependability and reliability.
• Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.
• Use basic hand and machine shop tools.
• Understand and use correct Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• Complete special maintenance assignments or other tasks as assigned.
• Be trained and certified to operate powered fork trucks and pallet jacks.
• Act with ordinary care of tools and machines to keep them in safe operating condition and prevent damage.
• Maintain work area neat and orderly.
• Perform added duties as needed.
• Travel up to 10% between buildings.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment in which all employees are treated with respect. We believe that fostering an environment of inclusion and a focus on diversity across our organization is vital to attracting top talent, driving innovation, and meeting the high expectations of our customers in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.

Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

• Know and apply mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and hydraulic maintenance practices.
• Read and interpret written specifications, instructions, drawings, schematics and blueprints.
• Perform routine decisions of immediate importance.
• Demonstrate good hand, eye and foot coordination.
• Read labels and MSDS sheets of chemicals/solvents.
• Perform tasks involving climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, feeling, lifting and grasping.
• Execute detailed written or verbal instructions.
• Perform heavy physical work, exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and up to 20 lbs. constantly.