MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Nights

HP Hood; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated maintenance technician to ensure the smooth operation of equipment and systems. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial maintenance, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, and take your career to the next level in a supportive and diverse environment where your contributions matter.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Discount Programs

401k Matches

Incentive Programs

Profit Sharing

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs and ammonia refrigeration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Schematics

Boiler Operations

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Hand Tools

Electrical Testing Equipment

Calibration Equipment

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

At HP Hood, we celebrate our differences. Our diversity of people, backgrounds, experiences, thoughts, and perspectives are fostered to create an inclusive work environment. We are at our best when we respect and value each other – One Team, One Company!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discount programs, 401k matches, incentive programs, profit sharing, and more.

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat, Hershey’s Milk & Milkshakes, and more.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, installation of equipment, systems, and utilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Understands the functionality of equipment.
2. Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and correct issues by utilizing knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical maintenance, motors, control circuits, power supplies, basic AC&DC theory, and power distribution.
3. Reads and understands electrical schematics and is able to use and understand electrical testing equipment.
4. Understands boiler operations and can troubleshoot problems related to steam generation.
5. Responsible for the operation, maintenance, and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system.
6. Ability to use hand tools including lathes, drill presses, saws, welding equipment, calibration equipment, etc. to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
7. Performs necessary repairs or preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment.
8. Understands operational urgency and supports production needs.
9. Communicates to Maintenance and/or Plant Manager any condition that prevents the manufacture of products to established standards.
10. Ensures safe operational practices for self and other operators.
11. Adheres to all plant GMP and sanitation policies.
12. Promotes SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner.
13. Performs any and all duties as directed by Supervision.

Education and Experience:

1. GED or High School Diploma with at least 3+ years experience in manufacturing.
2. Prior experience in industrial maintenance.
3. Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
4. Excellent troubleshooting experience.
5. Experience within PLC’s and Ammonia Refrigeration preferred.
6. Experience working with outside vendors and contractors.

Skills and Competencies:

1. Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
2. Ability to successfully multi-task.
3. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Pay Rate:

Minimum: 33.23
6 Months: 34.01
12 Months: 34.82

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
"VERVRAA Federal Contractor"

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)