Maintenance Mechanic I

8th Avenue Food & Provisions; Troy (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic I to ensure smooth operations at our facility in Troy, Alabama. The role involves performing troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on various mechanical systems, partnering with operations to optimize performance, and upholding quality standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent along with technical training or relevant experience. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization committed to quality production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in maintenance or related role.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance tasks on various mechanical systems.
• Partner with teams for troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Follow safety and quality standards in food production.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Repair of mechanical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Two-year associate degree in a technical field

Completed apprenticeship in mechanic or related field

Military training in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty

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Business Unit Overview

8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice, and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings’ private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a private equity firm.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Our Mechanic is a valuable part of our team. Our Mechanics perform troubleshooting and preventative maintenance work throughout the facility during their shift. The priorities for this role include: preventative maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, repair of mechanical systems equipment and components, and rebuilding of mechanical systems equipment and components.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform daily maintenance tasks and troubleshooting of packaging and production equipment and systems, including: Extruder, Dryers, Dry bulk storage & conveying, Dilute phase pneumatic conveying, High speed packaging including cartoners, baggers, case-packers, palletizers, low pressure boilers, thermal fluid process heaters, material handling systems, water chillers, compressed air systems, and HVAC systems
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to solve repetitive problems, complete preventative maintenance and predictive maintenance programs and work
• Partner with operations to learn operating systems, while providing training on mechanical components
• Responsible for maintaining quality parameters for areas of responsibility.
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements. Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems.
• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution and one of the following:
• Two-year associate degree or higher in a technical field (mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, etc.)
• Completed apprenticeship in mechanic, mechanical maintenance, or electro-mechanical, electrical, or related field
• Military training and experience in a relevant Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
• 2+ years hands-on experience in a mechanic, maintenance, electrical, electro-mechanical, controls and automation, or related role

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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