Maintenance Mechanic

Smucker Fruit Processing Co; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Annual bonus

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Grandview, WA to ensure continuous operation of our production facility.

You will maintain, troubleshoot and repair processing equipment and facilities safely, reliably and efficiently. Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical systems and PLCs, performing quality repairs to minimize downtime, installing and servicing equipment, following safety procedures, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3–5 years experience with repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical systems.
• Experience with Electrical/Process Control systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Math skills – measuring materials and equipment settings for machine adjustments and setup.
• Must possess basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to qualify as key element owner of a safety system.
• Ability to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical systems, control circuits and PLC components.
• Safely complete quality repairs of all equipment in facility while minimizing downtime.
• Identify and correct potential problems to prevent breakdowns and losses.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment throughout all areas of the plant.
• Observe process equipment to suggest changes or modifications on process machinery to help improve efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot equipment related problems and train/assist production technicians in accomplishing task.
• Complete all work in a safe and quality manner, ensuring policies, regulations and standards are followed.
• Understand and follow safety procedures, including use of PPE, lock-out/tag-out, confined space permits, hot work permits.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

PLC

Communication

Math

Computer Skills

Independent Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Your Opportunity as a Maintenance Technician

Ensure the continuous operation of the production facility by maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing processing equipment and facilities in a safe, reliable, timely and efficient manner.

Location: 100 Forsell Road, Grandview, WA 98930

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, rotating shifts

Compensation Base Rate: $28.68/hr – $35.99/hr

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 2 weeks paid vacation (prorated the first year of employment), 12 paid holidays, paid sick leave, annual holiday bonus.

Additional benefits include: Company-provided life and AD&D insurances Company-provided short-and long-term disability Voluntary Life & Health Benefits Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Adoption assistance & surrogacy reimbursement Bereavement leave

In this Role You Will:

• Troubleshoot electrical systems, control circuits and PLC components.
• Safely complete quality repairs of all equipment in facility while minimizing downtime.
• Identify and correct potential problems to prevent breakdowns and eliminate losses.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair production and facility equipment throughout all areas of the plant.
• Observe process equipment to suggest changes or modifications on process machinery to help improve efficiencies.
• Troubleshoot equipment related problems and train/assist production technicians in accomplishing task.
• Complete all work in a safe and quality manner, ensuring policies, regulations and standards are followed.
• Understand and follow safety procedures, including use of required personal protective equipment, use of lock-out/tag-out, confined space permits, hot work permits.
• Safely operate all shop equipment and power tools.
• Complete all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner including parts inventory, work order logs, etc.
• Maintain a clean work area and utilize Good Manufacturing Practices by following all required processes and performing quality inspections.
• Perform welding repairs on various types of metal parts and fabricated equipment using different welding processes including T.I.G., M.I.G., oxy-acetylene and arc welding in a safe and quality manner.
• Disassemble and repair or rebuild all mechanical machine components such as but not limited to gearboxes, bearings, seals, sprockets, motors, as well as various pumps used in the production processes.
• Perform boiler start up, shutdown, blowdown, troubleshooting general maintenance, and chemical checks.
• Perform start up and shutdown of ammonia refrigeration system, perform general maintenance and troubleshooting in a safe manner.
• Communicate effectively within and between teams and with Leads and Managers.
• Participate in Ops Excellence pillar teams and activities.
• Complete “Step-Up Card” skill matrices to qualify for Mechanic level/Rate of Pay.
• Attend all internal or external seminars and training to keep abreast of improvements, modifications and changes to equipment, procedures and tasks.
• This includes having a current license to operate forklifts and aerial lifts.

The Right Role for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What We are Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience with repair and maintenance of industrial mechanical systems.
• Experience with Electrical/Process Control systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Math skills – Fluent in basic and applied math skills such as measuring materials and equipment settings for machine adjustments and set-up.
• Must possess basic computer skills (Outlook email, Excel, Word).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to qualify as key element owner of a safety system.
• Ability to work any shift.

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Previous food processing or manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Ability to read drawings and diagrams.
• Welding and metal fabrication skills strongly preferred.
• Knows safety regulations and procedures as they apply to maintenance.
• Understands GMPs as they relate to maintenance.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success.

Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.