Maintenance Mechanic C 3rd Shift

Northeast Foods; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic C to support operations by maintaining automated equipment and troubleshooting issues. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical abilities, previous plant maintenance experience, and a commitment to food safety. This role offers opportunities for skill development and career growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in plant maintenance or general commercial mechanic experience.
• Food manufacturing knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Complete preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Electrical troubleshooting ability

Understanding of basic tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

POSITION: Maintenance Mechanic C

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Chief Engineer, Assistant Engineer, and Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary:

We are looking for Maintenance Mechanic C support operations by maintaining equipment, troubleshooting when problems arise, and repairing machines when broken down.They perform troubleshooting and repairs for all facets of modern automated equipment.This is a position where a candidate can continue to improve their skills and grow into more advanced roles.

Primary Job Duties:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on automated equipment.
• Answer calls for maintenance quickly and fully prepared to make any repairs needed.
• Should be visible and readily available on the plant floor as much as possible to assist each other and all other departments as needed.
• Complete preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, both while running and during scheduled shutdowns.
• Maintain a safe working environment both in the maintenance shop and on the plant floor.
• Must be food safety minded with attention to details being critical when working on equipment or anywhere near the product.
• Provide and maintain your own hand tools, including, but not limited to wrench sets, miscellaneous pliers, socket sets, hammers, punches, etc.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Experience: Prior experience in plant maintenance or general commercial mechanic experience.

Education: A high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications:

• Previous working in the food industry is a plus.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Strong understanding of basic tools.
• Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs.
• Ability to work on your feet for hours at a time, and in hot environments.
• Food manufacturing knowledge is a plus but not required.