Maintenance Mechanic II

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is seeking Maintenance Mechanics (Levels I & II) to ensure optimal operation of production line equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in high-speed packaging maintenance and possess strong problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and safety.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in high-speed packaging line maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production line equipment.
• Perform monthly preventive maintenance and deep cleaning.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Planning / Organization

Professionalism

Welding

Basic Electrical Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Machine Shop Tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY
The Maintenance Mechanic (Levels I & II) are responsible for following daily work assignments to meet GMP standards while following all company safety policies and general policies: troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and installing all production line equipment. This position is also responsible for removing, disassembling, reassembling and re-installing pistons during washouts. The Maintenance Mechanics also performs all monthly preventive maintenance procedures for packaging line equipment and is responsible for performing the maintenance roll in the bi-annual production line deep cleaning-super sanitization procedure.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical, customer relations, and personnel management for major programs and projects
• Perform daily work assignments as assigned by the Maintenance Group Leader, Maintenance Supervisor or Department Manager. Respond to pages for repairs, adjustments, & issues on production lines. Work on projects (equipment re-location, installations, & upgrades)
• Complete work orders for repairs and logging all activities in logbooks when required. Pull, disassemble, reassemble and re-install pistons during washout. Pull and reinstall change parts for cleaning
• Perform Line size changeovers, monthly Line Preventive Maintenance, and maintenance functions for Deep Cleaning-Super Sanitizations
• Maintain shop area for change & spare parts storage
• Request needed supplies
• Look for and report potential safety issues
• Look for and recommend changes for improvement
• Attend and comprehend monthly safety training
• Perform assigned Monthly Safety Inspections

QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED), or trade school

Experience
5 Years high-speed packaging line maintenance including plumbing and basic electrical

Skills

• Ability to communicate (verbally and written) in English
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general policies
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management and inter-department staff
• Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner
• Ability to read, comprehend equipment manuals and blueprints-schematics
• Ability to understand and follow training in department areas such as SOP’s, Safety, Conduct, etc
• Ability to apply all relevant policies in a consistent, timely and objective manner
• Planning / Organization - Ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities/deadlines
• Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner
• Uses time effectively
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Develops alternative solutions including immediate corrective actions and recommend preventative measures
• Judgment: Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
• Makes timely decisions
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner
• Reacts well under pressure
• Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
• Accepts responsibility for your own actions
• Follows through on commitments
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time
• Ensures work responsibilities and customer requirements are covered when absent. Arrives at meetings prepared and on time.
• Welding, burning, cutting grinding and metal fabrication
• Use of all power and hand tools
• Basic plumbing for pneumatics and hydraulics
• Basic Electrical Troubleshooting
• Basic millwright and rigging
• Use of machine shop tools (Lathe, End Mill, Band Saw, Chop Saw)

Level II Additional Skills;

• Advanced Plumbing skills
• Work with minimal supervision
• Higher Level of Electrical skills
• Advanced Machine Shop skills
• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills
• Ability to understand and use higher technology HMIs

Decision Making Authority

• Prioritizing daily work assignment to ensure completion in an effective and timely manner
• Work to use company supplies, equipment, resources, and materials in an economical manner
• Most important decisions made with review and approval of other individuals or supervisors (include the reviews/approvals required)
• Recommend improvements in methods, material, and safety
• Recommend processes, equipment, and machinery that can contribute to projects or upgrade or improvement

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and climb or balance
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and lift up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• This position may require overtime and weekend work depending on business needs
• This position is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, elevated ambient temperature, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, heights and outside weather conditions
• Exposed to outdoor environmental weather conditions year-round