MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II -1ST SHIFT (SPARKS, NV)

NOW Foods; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NOW Foods in Sparks, NV is looking for a full-time Maintenance Mechanic II to handle repair and maintenance of production machines, perform equipment troubleshooting, and assist in facility maintenance.

The ideal candidate should have an associate's degree or equivalent experience with a focus on mechanical and electrical systems, ideally within the food or pharmaceutical industry.

The position is on-site and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform maintenance tasks on production machinery.
• Knowledge of safety rules and procedures.
• Capable of reading and interpreting maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Repair production machines and troubleshoot equipment.
• Perform building maintenance tasks as needed.
• Assist in the installation of new equipment.
• Maintain office areas and assist with janitorial tasks.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Welding

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II -1ST SHIFT (SPARKS, NV)

Job Category: ENGINEERING

Requisition Number: MAINT004715

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

NV SPARKS, NV 89434, USA

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs maintenance work throughout the plant to repair production machines, fabricate parts, and rebuild equipment. Diagnoses and troubleshoots equipment problems. Dismantles, repairs and reassembles complex equipment.
• Operates production equipment to check work, as required. Cleans and lubricates equipment.
• As needed, performs work in other areas such as building maintenance which includes but is not limited to: landscaping, snow removal, parking lot, sidewalks, traffic signs, monument sign, roof, roof screen, office, HVAC equipment, exterior windows, precast panels and other equipment installed on the exterior of the building.
• Maintains and repairs office areas and assists with janitorial work as needed, including but not limited to: cleaning, office waste, recycling removal, lavatory and lunchroom supplies and installation.
• Assists General Manager and Bloomingdale Engineering team in installation of new equipment. Works from drawings, verbal instructions and/or sketches.
• Completes routine paperwork as required. Initiates purchase order request forms for parts and supplies.
• Complies with safety and GMP requirements.

Safety Responsibility Statement

Supports a culture of safe production and operations; follows all safety rules and procedures. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in training activities to learn what constitutes a safety hazard; reporting safety concerns to the supervisor, submitting safety suggestions, and correcting or reporting to the appropriate people when you see a workplace health or safety hazard, until it is resolved. Assists with communicating safety information to new employees. Fulfills responsibilities as outlined in the company safety management plan.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or two to five years related experience and/or training (electrical, machine shop, machine troubleshooting, pneumatics, hydraulics, OSHA standards, lock-out/tag-out, etc.); or equivalent combination of education and experience. General knowledge of electric, welding and machine shop required. Food or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively to coworkers and supervisors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Good problem solving skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; ascend and/or descend stairs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), slide, raise and/or place:

• Up to 10 lbs. from ground level and hold weight overhead; return weight to starting position.
• Tighten and/or loosen a standard torque wrench up to 50 ft./lbs.
• Up to 33 lbs. from 5 inches off ground and raise to 47 inches and then return 33 lbs. to original position.
• Up to 60 lbs. from 31-inch shelf and 2-hand carry for up to 5 ft. and then return 60 lbs. to 31-inch surface.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.