Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Rich Products; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I to maintain and troubleshoot plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in facilities maintenance, particularly in automated environments. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting machinery, and ensuring adherence to safety guidelines. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in food production.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in facilities maintenance in an automated food manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of boiler systems, air compressors, and ammonia systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment and facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on a wide variety of machines.
• Test and troubleshoot automated machinery.

Skills

Self-motivated

Communication

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

Job description

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

Purpose Statement

The primary function of a Maintenance Mechanic I is to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plant equipment and facilities.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

• Test and troubleshoot automated machinery working from mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, established assembly and test procedures and written or verbal instructions.
• Adhere to production schedules, key performance indicators, lead times, departmental and company goals.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on a wide variety of machines in accordance with written guidelines.
• Work in a team environment while handling day to day line calls, performing required PM’s and work orders.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical level.
• Perform minor fabrication or modifications of machine parts to quickly get the machine up and running.
• Understanding and ability to use Excel, Word, CMMS databases and related computer software for machine programming, backup and monitoring.
• Basic understanding of Allen Bradley SLC500 and Control Logix PLC platforms.
• Able to read and interpret the information in pertinent documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Perform Preventative maintenance procedures (PM) and scheduled repairs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in facilities maintenance, ideally in an automated food manufacturing environment; experience working with ammonia refrigeration desirable
• Minor fabrication skills such as cutting, welding and running a mill or lathe desirable.
• Self-motivated, able to take initiative and use sound judgment in day-to-day decision making
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with all levels of the organization
• Familiarity with 24 VDC wiring controls
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, walk, lift, twist and bend on a frequent basis
• Basic computer skills including Excel and Word and SAP
• Basic understanding of boiler systems, air compressors, and ammonia systems
• Excellent English communication skills required, bilingual speaker a plus
• Adherence to Food Safety and GMP guidelines.
• Overtime will be required.

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Rich’s”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich’s. Please contact Rich’s Associate Experience Network at [e-mail] you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.