Maintenance Mechanic

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA in Suffolk, VA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on packaging and processing equipment, conveyors, blowers, burners, and related plant systems. This full-time, hourly role requires initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

The position includes preventive maintenance, diagnosing faults, machining and welding as needed, and maintaining logs.

Qualifications

• Mech and electrical skills in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Voc/technical certs, apprenticeship, or military training completed.
• Associate degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent acceptable.
• Strong communication, basic math, and problem-solving abilities.
• Forklift driving experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and overhaul drives, motors, conveyors, and related components.
• Troubleshoot and test production machinery; perform preventive maintenance.
• Repair motor control centers and electromechanical drives; use meters.
• Operate shop tasks: welding, fabrication, and machining as needed.
• Maintain logs, establish work orders, and requisition parts.
• Support SOPs and safety analyses; document procedures.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Reading and writing

Arithmetic

Word/Outlook

Forklift experience

Education

Associate degree

Vocational/Technical certification or apprenticeship

Military training experience

Tools

Word

Outlook

Job description

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Maintenance Mechanic

Full Time Hourly Suffolk, VA, US

Position Summary

This is highly skilled position requiring mechanical and electrical work in the maintenance and repair of light to medium duty packaging and processing equipment, including building equipment. Project entail the maintenance and building of conveyors, blowers, sifters, burners, grinders, conventional and high-speed packaging machines, labeling and printing equipment, vacuum and hydraulic pumps, forklifts, and air compressors.

The person in this role will work independently, with minimal supervision applying mechanical/electrical knowledge and considerable independent judgment in the repair, overhaul, and remanufacturing of plant equipment.

Pay Range: $31.07 - $41.43

Job Duties

• Inspect, repair, and perform overhauls on mechanical drives/motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor control center devices, transport conveyor systems, and rotating, cutting, and grinding equipment
• Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct performance testing of production machinery
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility machinery
• Troubleshoot and repair motor control centers, electromechanical drives, and sub-electrical panels utilizing volt and amp meters
• Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision instruments to determine working clearances on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components
• Identify proper materials required for repairs such as how to measure belts, chain, and fasteners and fill out order forms as required
• Perform machine shop duties such as general metal fabrication, welding, and machining
• establish work orders and requisition/order parts
• Requisition shop supplies and equipment such as replacement parts, hardware, lubricants, tools, testing instruments
• Provide technical input to write and maintain standard operating procedures and job safety analysts
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Qualifications & Requirements

• Basic mechanical and electrical skills within a manufacturing or industrial environment required
• Must have acquired vocational/technical certifications, hands-on training or completion of apprenticeship program(s) and/or completed military training programs with work-related experience
• Associate Degree or 1-2 years of experience desired
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required; high school diploma or equivalent work experience
• Must have excellent communication skills--both verbally and written
• Demonstrated ability to identify basic mechanical and electrical parts
• Proven ability to perform basic computer applications such as Word and Outlook
• Proof of previous fork truck driving experience a plus

Food Safety Requirements and Responsibilities

• Must comply with all Federal, State, Corporate, Warehouse and Food Safety standards, policies, and guidelines (i.e. HACCP, GMP, SQF, FDA, etc.)

Physical Demands

• Must be willing and able to frequently lift 25 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability / veteran. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for our family of employees. MZB-USA recruits and advances qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, marital status, military service, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, or any other status protected by law. MZB-USA also prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and is fully dedicated to the safety of its workforce.

General Statement

This is a description of the general duties and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It in no way states or implies these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned. This position requires ongoing training in accordance with the attached Job Training Matrix.