Maintenance Mechanic A

HP Hood; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

HP Hood is seeking a self-driven Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, and repair plant machinery, electrical systems, and facilities. The role requires welding, boiler, refrigeration, and PLC troubleshooting experience, with a swing shift pattern and occasional overtime or weekend work.

We value safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement and offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for advancement within a large national food and beverage manufacturer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong mechanical experience and aptitude.
• Experience with welding, electrical, boilers, refrigeration, machinery repair and PLC troubleshooting.
• Analytical and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, structures, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on plant and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and repair pumps, boilers, steam and water systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid systems.
• Operate with safety guidelines and PPE; perform light welding, grinding and cutting.
• Develop preventative maintenance procedures and support wastewater treatment operations.
• Work with little supervision; some overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs to machinery, equipment, physical structures, and electrical systems.

Shift : Swing Shift; 2 weeks 5:00 am - 1:30 pm & 2 weeks 11:00 am - 7:30 pm

Essential Functions:

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of safety areas reviewed in the safety orientation program.
• Perform a variety of installations and preventative maintenance on plant and facility equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment including electrical and plumbing, insuring equipment is in good repair and in a safe operating condition.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair pumps, boilers, steam system, water system, hydraulic system, pneumatic system, and any fluid system as applies.
• Be familiar with the plant facility and general operations of same.
• Handle tools and equipment properly and to use required protective gear.
• Perform light welding, grinding and cutting.
• Comply with all Federal State and Company Safety Guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in the development of preventative maintenance procedures for various pieces of equipment.
• Responsible for wastewater treatment operations.
• Work with little supervision.
• Some overtime and/or weekend work may be required, as well as holiday work.

General:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following "Good Manufacturing Practices."
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• High level of demonstrated mechanical experience and aptitude required.
• Experience with welding, electrical, boilers, refrigeration, machinery repair and PLC troubleshooting and programs.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self motivated.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

For Applicants in Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Employment is subject to verification of an applicant's identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws. We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

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As set forth in HP Hood's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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