Maintenance Mechanic- Level 1

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Deming (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) is seeking a Maintenance Technician I in Deming, New Mexico. The role requires repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment to ensure operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have experience in the mechanical field, ideally in food manufacturing, and must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities include maintenance on various production equipment, emergency repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety policies. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and significant mechanical experience.

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years experience in the mechanical field.
• Experience with production processing and quality control measurements.
• Certificates such as Certified Welding Certificate and Journeyman Machinist Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Complete maintenance requirements on production and packaging equipment.
• Perform emergency repairs in breakdown situations.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Experience in food manufacturing equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Proficiency in Internet and spreadsheets

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo software

Drill press

Grinder

Job description

Position Summary

Reporting to Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician I will repair and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines/equipment. The ideal candidate will have prior general knowledge of food manufacturing equipment and can follow both verbal and written instructions.

Position Responsibilities

• Care and maintenance of all equipment and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition.
• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems (to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electrical, power, gas, or air required for operations).
• Be readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required.
• Observed/inspected mechanical devices in operation and listened to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Safely dismantled devices to gain access to and remove defective parts (LOTO).
• Examined form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspected used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusted functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repaired or replaced defective parts.
• Installed special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricated and cleaned parts.
• Started devices to test their performance.
• Set up and operated drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts with proper training and experience.
• Initiated/completed work orders through Maximo for parts and machines.
• Complied with all safety rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performed other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have 5 years’ experience in the mechanical field.
• Have experience using the Internet, spreadsheets, and MRP preferred.
• Certificates pertaining to the job such as: Certified Welding Certificate, Journeyman Machinist Certificate, Boiler Training Certificate & Better Processing School preferred.
• Understanding of Production processing and Quality Control Measurements.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; and write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Work 12-hour variable work schedule with overtime potential, 6-days per week, and working most Sundays.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and comply with all safety policies and requirements.
• The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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