Maintenance Mechanic - Food Manufacturing

Newly Weds Foods; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a Third Shift Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on production machinery to improve reliability and glove quality. You will be part of the maintenance team and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Responsibilities include machine setup, routine maintenance, installation and debugging of plant equipment, and timely completion of projects. Strong teamwork and strict adherence to OSHA safety practices are required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology or equivalent
• 1–5 years manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of maintenance best practices and safety regulations (OSHA)
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of GMP and production needs

Responsibilities

• Perform machine set up and repair assembly and packaging equipment in a manner that complies with food safety regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance routines on all production equipment in a manner that complies with food safety regulations
• Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.
• Complete all assigned projects in a timely manner and in compliance with food safety regulations
• Assist in Production/Maintenance related assignments as needed
• Communicate issues and solve problems with Production staff regarding quality and safety concerns
• Comply with OSHA and safety regulations when conducting work or repairs
• Accurately record maintenance data and work orders
• Demonstrate proper handling of tools and equipment
• Identify and report equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager
• Participate in overtime assignments as required
• Provide on-call coverage as needed
• Perform other related duties as required by the Manager

Skills

Maintenance tech

Teamwork

GMP knowledge

OSHA safety

Food safety

Education

Associate degree in Maintenance

Job description

The Third Shift Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventative maintenance & emergency repairs to all production machinery, striving to improve equipment reliability & glove quality, as part of the maintenance team.

Essential Functions

• Perform machine set up and repair assembly and packaging equipment in a manner that complies with food safety regulations.


• Perform preventative maintenance routines on all production equipment in a manner that complies with food safety regulations


• Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.


• Complete all assigned projects as needed in a timely manner and in compliance with food safety regulations


• Assist in Production/Maintenance related assignments as needed.


• Communicate regarding issues and problem solve with Production staff any quality and safety concerns.


• Complies with all OSHA and safety regulations when conducting work or repairs


• Accurately record maintenance data and as directed by the Maintenance Manager to monitor equipment performance, i.e. work orders, time cards


• Demonstrate proper handling of tools and equipment


• Identify and report equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager.


• Participate in overtime assignments as required.


• Provide \"on call\" coverage as needed.


• Perform other various similar and related duties as required by the Manager.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology field and or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.


• 1-5 years manufacturing experience preferred.


• Through knowledge of Maintenance jargon, Maintenance Best Practices Knowledge; OSHA, safety, etc.


• Proven ability to work in a team environment


• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and Production needs.

The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.