Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Ferrara; Forest Park (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep production and facility equipment in top condition.

You will work with mechanical components, read blueprints, and perform preventive maintenance to meet production goals. The role involves overtime and varying hours, with core hours 4pm-4am, and potential weekend work.

Qualifications

• 3 years of prior experience as an industrial Maintenance Mechanic.
• 2-year technical degree in maintenance or related field and 1 year experience.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
• Food-manufacturing experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; journeyman preferred.

Responsibilities

• Disassembles, inspects, repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts using test equipment.
• cleans, lubricates, and adjusts components of packaging equipment to improve efficiency.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance as per schedule.
• Installs new equipment and changes parts to run different products.
• Reads blueprints and manuals to diagnose problems and learn operation.
• Installs new equipment.
• Communicates equipment conditions to shift supervisor and takes corrective action.
• Collaborates with production personnel to improve processes.
• Seeks outside schooling or plant programs to improve skills.

Skills

Machine operators

Communication

Teamwork

Process improvements

Efficiency

Education

Two-year technical degree in maintenance

Journeyman certification

Tools

VOM

Megger

Amp probe

PC

Blueprints

Ladder logic

Job description

Work Location: Forst ParkPosition requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Core hours: 4pm-4am

Want to make an impact?

The Maintenance Mechanic, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, maintains production and facility equipment in a condition to meet the plant production goals and the building requirements.

This position works with mechanical devices such as gears, sprockets, chains, sheaves, belts, brakes, clutches, couplings and coupling alignment, bearings, lubrication, hydraulics and pneumatics.

Ways you will make a difference

• Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment (motors, switches, sensors, input /output boards, controllers, gears, sprockets chains, knives, etc. using test equipment and meters such as VOM, megger, amp probe and PC.
• Cleans, lubricates and adjusts guides, flap tuckers, sealing jaws, sensors, and timing for process systems of packaging equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule.
• Installs change parts (pockets, flap tuckers, film folding shoulders etc.) on production machinery to run a different size, shape or product.
• Reads blueprints, diagrams, programs /ladder logic and machinery manuals to diagnose problems, identify parts, and learn proper equipment operation.
• Installs new equipment.
• Actively seeks to find problems in assignment area and correct before the problem becomes critical with high supervision.
• Communicates conditions of equipment by: completing appropriate maintenance records, transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming mechanics at shift change, and informing his supervisor of significant problems.
• Displays cooperation by working closely with Production personnel.
• Improves work related skills by actively pursuing outside schooling or plant provided programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills that will make you successful

• Ability to work with Machine Operators effectivelyExcellent communication and teamwork skills, collaborating with maintenance personnel to identify process improvements and increase efficiency

Experiences that will support your success

3 years of prior experience as an industrial Maintenance Mechanic OR Completion of 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance or related area of study AND 1 year of prior experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.

Experience must include diagnostic troubleshooting, repairing and replacing defective parts, adjusting machinery, and modifying units to meet proper operating specifications.

Experience in a food-manufacturing environment is preferredHigh school Diploma or GED. 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance or Mechanical Maintenance, OR related area of study, OR Journeyman Certification, preferredBasic experience working with and troubleshooting electrical components like 240-480v motors, wiring, switches, sensors, AC and DC circuits.Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and methodologies

What We Offer

• At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary for this role is $38.00 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential per hour