Maintenance Mechanic B

Blue Diamond Growers; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers in Colorado hires a Mechanic B to maintain and repair plant equipment across production lines. Under supervision you will troubleshoot downtime, perform preventative maintenance, and implement corrective actions to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least 3 years of plant maintenance experience, including welding and fabrication. Safety is a priority, you will follow GMPs and operate site equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of plant maintenance mechanic experience.
• Skilled in fabricating items using a welder and sheet metal.
• Experience interpreting written/verbal instructions, manuals, and data.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Experience operating company vehicles and equipment such as forklift or man-lift.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of mechanical maintenance and repair of production equipment.
• Engages in welding and fabrication as required.
• Responds to emergency calls to prevent production downtime.
• Participates in machinery troubleshooting.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks per PM plan.
• Assembles, tests, and calibrates equipment.

Skills

Plant maintenance

Welding

Fabrication

Troubleshooting

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Man-lift

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Work Shift: Grave Pay Type: Hourly Hourly Rate (if applicable): $38.65 Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable): N/A

JOB OVERVIEW

Under general supervision maintains, the Mechanic B repairs and overhauls plant equipment as directed. Trouble shoot equipment down time and make necessary repairs. Determine root cause and corrective actions from down time analysis. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and safety procedures while performing job duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a wide variety of mechanical maintenance and repair of production equipment and machinery using a variety of hand, gas, and electrically powered tools.
• Engages in the welding and fabrication of parts as required.
• Responds to emergency calls and makes immediate repairs to prevent production down time.
• Participates in machinery troubleshooting.
• Performs timely Preventative Maintenance checks, and parts replacement in accordance with PM plan for the site.
• Assembles and reassembles equipment; examines and tests mechanisms.
• Inspects and calibrates instrumentation.
• Test equipment and adjusts calibration to ensure equipment is functioning is within specified standards.
• Interprets technical documents (prints, manuals) as required.
• Promotes occupational safety standards; gives others feedback on their safety performance.

WHAT YOU NEED

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years of plant maintenance mechanic experience
• Skilled in fabricating items using a welder and sheet metal.
• Experience interpreting and acting on written and verbal job instructions and reports, technical manuals, and data.
• Knowledge of general maintenance activities and procedures including preventative maintenance procedures and best practices.
• Experience operating company vehicles and equipment such as (e.g., forklift, man-lift, etc.) Ability to learn new equipment, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a standard manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, hazardous materials, and heavy machinery in varying work and weather conditions. You may be required to occasionally climb stairs and/or ladders.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE . Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!

Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

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About Blue Diamond

In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.