Maintenance Mechanic- 3rd Shift East

ZipRecruiter; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to conduct troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance of production equipment. The role involves emergency repairs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Qualified candidates should have technical training and experience in food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Technical training with meat processing equipment preferred.
• At least 2 years of related experience in food manufacturing.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct machine setup, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs and emergency repairs.
• Diagnose problems and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Education

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Maintenance

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Classification: Non-Exempt

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

Position Summary

Conducts machine setup, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance services.

Responsibilities

1. Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
2. Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
3. Performs mechanical skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
4. Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
5. Diagnoses problems, replaces or repairs parts, tests, and adjusts.
6. Performs regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
7. Performs plumbing and electrical maintenance functions.
8. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
9. Detects faulty operations and defective materials, reporting these and any unusual situations to supervision.
10. Ensures safety regulations are followed and maintains clean, organized work areas.
11. Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

1. One-year certificate from college or technical school, six months to one-year related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Technical training with exposure to meat processing equipment preferred.
3. At least 2 years of related experience in food manufacturing.
4. Strong organizational skills.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment with moderate noise levels. The characteristics described are typical of those encountered while performing essential functions of this position.

This description is intended to outline the general content and requirements of the job. It is not exhaustive and may be reassigned or modified by management. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fair Oaks Foods provides equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations, compensation, benefits, training, and other employment practices. Our policies are administered without regard to protected categories such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or medical conditions related to childbirth, or any other protected factors by law.