Maintenance Mechanic

Wonder Food Group, Inc; South Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonder Food Group, Inc. is seeking a Plant Mechanic for our Wilmington, Delaware facility to maintain, repair, service, and install equipment, machinery, and related facilities.

The role requires reliability, accountability, and a team-first approach to keep production running smoothly. This full-time position averages 50 hours per week with a flexible schedule that may include Monday–Friday from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm ET and frequent Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related mechanical experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair and service plant machinery and equipment.
• Identify problems by observing mechanical devices and using precision instruments.
• Minimize downtime by following preventative maintenance techniques.
• Provide maintenance information by answering questions and reporting trends.
• Maintain shop areas, parts, tools and supplies and document actions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Independent worker

Good communication

Organized

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Minimum 3 years related experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Mechanic will perform a variety of skilled duties involved in the maintenance, repair, service, and installation of equipment, machinery, and related facilities at our Wilmington location. The candidate should be reliable, accountable, and a team player. This role requires someone who can work a flexible schedule that may range Monday – Friday, from 5:00 am to 3:00 pm ET, with frequent Saturdays. This is a full-time position that averages 50 hours per week, not including weekends.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair and service plant machinery and equipment including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listen for problems; use precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventative maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Record and report damaged, worn or broken parts.
• Clean, organize, inventory, stock, and otherwise maintain shop areas, parts, tools and supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience working in the food industry, a plus.
• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Education and Experience

• Minimum 3 years of related experience.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Required skills and Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.
• Works well independently and with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment