Maintenance Mechanic

Wonder Meats Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonder Meats Inc. is seeking a Plant Mechanic at our Wilmington facility to perform maintenance, repair, service, and installation of equipment and machinery.

The role requires reliability, accountability, and teamwork, with a flexible schedule including Saturdays and a 50-hour workweek. Responsibilities include inspecting and servicing conveyors, engines, motors, and production machines; diagnosing issues; maintaining accurate reports; and keeping the shop organized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in the food industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, repair and service plant machinery and equipment.
• Locate sources of problems by observation and testing.
• Control downtime by performing routine preventative maintenance.
• Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Maintain shop areas, inventory, and tools.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Problem solving

Independent worker

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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