Maintenance Mechanic: Proactive Troubleshooter

Tandem Foods; Commack (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Foods seeks an energetic and self-motivated Mechanic to join our maintenance team. You will work closely with the production team, line leads, supervisors, and maintenance counterparts to keep packaging and utility equipment running smoothly.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on motors and conveyors, quick repairs during production, and collaboration with Engineering on improvements. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventive maintenance on motors and conveyors.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance on motors, conveyors, production, and utility machines.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and scheduled maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on packaging, production, and utilities equipment.
• Locate problems by observing devices in operation and using measuring/testing instruments.
• Remove defective parts with hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools.
• Adjust parts of machines and control instruments using hand tools and measuring tools.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Collaborate with Engineering on new projects and process improvements.
• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently.
• Maintain communication of actions, issues, and opportunities across teams.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures and rules.
• Lift up to 50 lbs as required and inspect machinery in confined or awkward positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Knowledge sharing

Team building

Adaptable / Flexible

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Job description

Tandem Foods seeks an energetic and self-motivated Mechanic to join our maintenance team. You will work closely with the production team, line leads, supervisors, and maintenance counterparts to keep packaging and utility equipment running smoothly.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on motors and conveyors, quick repairs during production, and collaboration with Engineering on improvements. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced production environment.