Maintenance Mechanic III

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 96,477,460 - 100,146,009; Full time

Job summary

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream in Fort Wayne hires a skilled Maintenance Mechanic III to maintain and repair diversified production equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and keep critical systems running to support safe, efficient operations.

This role emphasizes hands-on repair, calibration, and safety compliance, plus mentorship of junior staff and adherence to The Froneri Way and core values in daily work.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and implement fixes.
• Experience with motors, pumps, bearings, belts, gears, sensors, and wiring.
• Welding and fabrication skills for equipment repair.
• Calibration and testing to meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and work order documentation.
• Adhering to safety protocols and regulations in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to mentor less experienced maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems to identify root causes.
• Repair and replace faulty components such as motors, pumps, belts, and sensors.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed for equipment modifications.
• Calibrate and test equipment to ensure quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and spare parts inventory.
• Uphold safety standards and participate in safety training and audits.
• Provide guidance and training to junior maintenance staff.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through our Operating Model and Core Values.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repair & replacement

Welding & fabrication

Calibration

Documentation

Safety

Training

The Froneri Way

Job description

A Maintenance Mechanic III typically refers to a skilled worker who specializes in maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment in various industries with higher level of experience.

Role and Activity

• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on various types of machinery and equipment, including industrial machines, production equipment, HVAC systems, and more.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to identify the root causes of problems and implement effective solutions.
• Repair and Replacement: Perform repairs, adjustments, and replacements of faulty components, such as motors, pumps, bearings, belts, gears, sensors, and wiring.
• Welding and Fabrication: Utilize welding and fabrication skills to repair or modify equipment as needed.
• Calibration: Calibrate and test equipment to ensure it meets quality and safety standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment history, and inventory of spare parts.
• Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Training: Provide guidance and training to less experienced maintenance staff.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values

Measurable Outcomes

• Downtime Reduction
• Work Order Completion
• Equipment Performance Metrics
• Cost per maintenance Task
• Documentation Accuracy

LEVELS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Quality and technical system adherence
• Completion of the required production to plan
• Health and Safety
• Impeccable hygiene standards always
• Clean as you go; use proper cleaning techniques (i.e. limited water hose usage)
• Number of direct reports (if applicable):

BEHAVIORS AND CORE VALUES:

Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

We Take Ownership

• Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste

We Do What Is Right

• Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies

We Seek to Improve

• Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve
• Learn from both successes and failures

We Are Better Together

• Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect

WORK ENVIRONEMENT

In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced. The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay range for prospective employees in this role is between $33.67-$34.95 an hour.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic