Maintenance Mechanic - Food Production & PLC Tech

Caribbean Food Delights, Inc.; Tappan (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Caribbean Food Delights, Inc. in Tappan, NY, is seeking a hands-on mechanic with at least five years of related experience to support first and second shifts and ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, inspection of boilers, HVAC, compressors, and refrigeration systems, reading diagrams and schematics, and ordering parts. The candidate will work with CFDs production lines and uphold safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Technical training or equivalent.
• Minimum five years related work experience.
• Knowledge of installation, servicing and repair of production equipment + PLC.
• Ability to read schematics and diagrams, electrical and welding.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMP and safety rules; adhere to confined space procedures.
• Check boilers and HVAC systems before start-up and shut down.
• Inspect air compressors and refrigeration systems at start-up times.
• Disassemble/assemble kettles; clean and lubricate machines daily.
• Disassemble/assemble Rademaker and Colborne lines; set dyes per specs.
• Check lighting system weekly and replace bulbs as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on Sifters and Silos monthly.
• Record repairs and maintenance; maintain inventory of parts.
• Order replacement parts and prepare reports; ensure CFD compliance.

Skills

Production equipment knowledge

PLC knowledge

Reading schematics/diagrams

Electrical & welding reading

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Training or equivalent

Tools

PLC maintenance tools

Job description

Caribbean Food Delights, Inc. in Tappan, NY, is seeking a hands-on mechanic with at least five years of related experience to support first and second shifts and ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, inspection of boilers, HVAC, compressors, and refrigeration systems, reading diagrams and schematics, and ordering parts. The candidate will work with CFDs production lines and uphold safety protocols.