Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift)

White Castle; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic at our Evendale Bakery in Cincinnati. The successful candidate will perform maintenance and repairs on production equipment, maintain refrigeration systems, and ensure operational efficiency. Join a passionate team dedicated to quality and safety.

Benefits

Weekly paychecks

Incentive programs/bonus

Shift premium

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401K & profit sharing plans

Paid Holiday & Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year general maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with refrigeration, electrical systems, hydraulics, and plumbing required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, physically demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment and HVAC systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance during production and non-production hours.
• Diagnose equipment issues and troubleshoot effectively.

Skills

Refrigeration

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Problem-solving

Blueprint reading

Lockout procedures

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

When what you Crave is a job that combines creative, challenging and ever-changing work with an experienced, inclusive team committed to create memorable moments every day, only White Castle hits the spot!

We’re America’s first fast-food hamburger chain with more than a century of service to a nation of Cravers. But we’re not satisfied with an impressive past. We’ve got our eye on an even tastier future, and we want you to be part of it! White Castle is always looking for passionate, energetic, results driven people to join our teams, so apply to start your White Castle career today!

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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Evendale Bakery - Cincinnati, Ohio

Non-exempt Position – Full Time

2nd Shift – 1pm to 9pm Monday through Thursday (Friday if OT) 6am to 2pm Friday (Saturday if OT)

The Maintenance Mechanic maintains and repairs production equipment on a daily basis, in addition to maintaining and repairing equipment in all other areas of the plant facility to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. Refrigeration equipment must also be maintained to enable a quality product to be produced and stored since temperatures are critical within the production. General upkeep of the building and outside premises must also be maintained as well as inventory control of parts & supplies. Maintenance Mechanics are expected to uphold and demonstrate the Company’s Core Values. This position description does not contain a comprehensive list of required duties and responsibilities. The Maintenance Mechanic is expected to perform related duties assigned by management, which may be added, revised, or eliminated based on business and operational needs, with or without advance notice. Maintenance Mechanics must follow the direction and guidance of the Maintenance Supervisor and Plant Manager.

What we are looking for

• High School diploma or GED required;
• A minimum of 1 year of general maintenance experience preferred; and
• Must have previous experience and/or education in refrigeration, electrical and programable controls, 480 voltage, hydraulics, pneumatics, high pressure pumps, air compressors, welding, fabrication; carpentry, plumbing, and pipefitting;
• Knowledgeable and experienced with refrigeration, electrical and programmable controllers, 480 voltage, hydraulics, pneumatics, high pressure pumps, air compressors, welding, fabrication; carpentry, plumbing, and pipefitting;
• Must supply own basic hand tools;
• Possess an adequate knowledge of safe lifting procedures and be able to follow instructions;
• Good understanding of the basic lockout program and proper procedures for safety, in particular keeping hands and all other objects out of moving equipment parts is required;
• Skilled to read blueprints and schematics;
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and be able to make on the spot decisions to keep equipment running;
• Must be proficient with shop tools, machinery disassembly & repair, and basic electrical troubleshooting;
• Talented to learn new equipment and understand and recommend equipment modifications;
• Proficient with the assembly and disassembly of production equipment;
• Possess solid mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills including root cause analysis;
• Understand lean processes and continuous improvement topics;
• Good verbal communication skills, teamwork, ability to give and take direction, and follow detailed instructions;
• Focused to learn, apply and train others on equipment procedures and workplace health & safety procedures;
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment;
• Capability to concentrate and accomplish multiple tasks on one’s own initiative and within established timeframes;
• Must be flexible to work hours to meet the needs of the plant, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. In addition, late nights or weekend work will be required from routine equipment preventative maintenance programs to emergency calls; and
• Ability to successfully complete on-the-job training.

What you will do

• Maintain and repair production equipment including the proofer, oven, cooling tunnel, spiral freezer, building, outside premises, and other equipment;
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment during production and non-production hours as scheduled;
• Maintain and repair refrigeration and HVAC systems;
• Observe and diagnose equipment malfunctions and issues with PLC’s;
• Responsible for maintaining the maintenance shop and equipment;
• Assemble and disassemble production equipment;
• Design and fabricate specialty items needed for production and/or production equipment;
• Follow all company safety rules including LOTO, arc flash, and OSHA guidelines;
• Participate in technical courses or seminars for professional development as needed;
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies;
• Comply with incident reporting policies and procedures;
• Adhere to Plant’s security and safety policies and procedures;
• Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers in professional manner, display a pleasant demeanor and be responsive to the teams’ needs;
• Provide training to new team members when requested; and
• Must perform the above-mentioned duties in a safe and efficient manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Capability to work in an environment with flour dust and frequent exposure to heat and cold conditions;
• Possess the aptitude to work well with co-workers in a physically close environment;
• Ability to wear safety gear including safety glasses, hearing protection and other various types of safety gear supplied by the company;
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds assisted or unassisted;
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking;
• Engage in prolonged repetitive use of fine motor skills, including but not limited to working with small parts, electronics, and hand tools;
• Frequent bending, twisting, turning, climbing, stooping, or standing;
• Proficiently move quickly and safely in confined areas;
• Visual inspection of parts and mechanical processes; and
• Ability to hear, comprehend, and professionally respond to co-worker inquiries, comments, and concerns.

Can you say #dreamjob!?! If you are awesome and want to work for a company that will think so too, apply online!

Benefits while working at White Castle:

Weekly paychecks

Incentive programs/bonus

Shift premium

Promote from within practice

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D

401K & profit sharing plans

Sick pay

Bereavement pay

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holiday & Vacation

Paid Breaks

And more!!

If you meet the minimum qualifications above, APPLY NOW!

White Castle is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements:

• •High School diploma or GED required;
• •A minimum of 1 year of general maintenance experience preferred; and
• •Must have previous experience and/or education in refrigeration, electrical and programable controls, 480 voltage, hydraulics, pneumatics, high pressure pumps, air compressors, welding, fabrication; carpentry, plumbing, and pipefitting;
• •Knowledgeable and experienced with refrigeration, electrical and programmable controllers, 480 voltage, hydraulics, pneumatics, high pressure pumps, air compressors, welding, fabrication; carpentry, plumbing, and pipefitting;
• •Possess an adequate knowledge of safe lifting procedures and be able to follow instructions;
• •Good understanding of the basic lockout program and proper procedures for safety, in particular keeping hands and all other objects out of moving equipment parts is required;
• •Skilled to read blueprints and schematics;
• •Must be proficient with shop tools, machinery disassembly & repair, and basic electrical troubleshooting;
• •Capability to work in an environment with flour dust and frequent exposure to heat and cold conditions;
• •Ability to wear safety gear including safety glasses, hearing protection and other various types of safety gear supplied by the company;
• •Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds assisted or unassisted;
• •Frequent bending, twisting, turning, climbing, stooping, or standing;