Maintenance Mechanic

Archer Meat Snacks; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer Meat Snacks in Vernon, CA is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and installation on industrial machinery and refrigeration systems in a food processing plant.

The role requires 3+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience, strong electrical knowledge, and the ability to read blueprints and work with PLC/VFD controls. Candidates must adhere to safety and GMP/SQF standards and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Basic to advanced electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance duties per procedures.
• Repair equipment and manufacturing/ facility systems.
• Interpret blueprints and schematics; follow LOTO procedures.
• Document work using CMMS; ensure safety standards are followed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

MS Office & data analysis

Prioritization flexibility

Cross-level communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Welding equipment

Soldering equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Perform all tasks Involved in the maintenance, repair and installation of industrial machinery, refrigeration, electrical and mechanical systems in a food processing plant. Ensure that all production equipment is maintained and in proper operating order. Troubleshoot equipment and machinery failures or problems and take corrective action with minimal supervision. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and machinery and documents using the CMMS system. Repairs and/or replaces parts as needed including fabricating parts on lathes and milling machines, welding or soldering as required for the job. Works on refrigeration components and starts compressors as required. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, saws, and welding equipment. Proactively looks for ways to improve the equipment and procedures to help achieve OEE and reliability goals.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for execution of Preventative Maintenance Duties.
• Responsible for repair of equipment per written Maintenance procedures
• Repair most manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Assesses problems with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Interprets blueprints and schematics.
• Understands electrical wiring and basic PLC, VFD and motor control
• Follows Lock Out Tag Out Procedures prior to doing any work on equipment.
• Experience with Packaging Equipment (scale, case sealer, band sealers, etc.)
• Perform and document preventative maintenance.
• Use standard hand tools as well as specialized tools needed to perform job safely
• Promote a safety culture by following safe practices and seeking improvement opportunities for plant safety
• Completes documents as required by department guidelines
• Complies with all SOP’s, GMP's and SQF standards
• Responsible for executing all duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Graduate or GED

Experience

• Must have 3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing
• Must have basic to advance electrical knowledge

Key Competencies & Traits

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across all levels of the organization.
• Must work effectively in a team environment.
• Skilled at managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Must be flexible to change of priorities on assigned tasks.
• Must be able to communicate and interface on all levels effectively.

Physical Requirements

• This role requires frequent presence on the production floor and may involve exposure to noise, temperature fluctuations, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Requires the ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, and reach.
• Visual acuity requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception, particularly for work with computers and troubleshooting equipment.