Maintenance Mechanic Production - 3rd Shift

HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance premiums

Generous HSA contribution

Paid Time Off/PTO

Competitive 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic for the 3rd Shift in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production equipment, collaborating with Electrical and Automation Technicians. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, conducting inspections, and executing preventive maintenance. The ideal candidate has at least three years of industrial mechanical repair experience, is flexible with schedules, and possesses a high school diploma. Competitive benefits include health insurance and PTO.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in industrial mechanical repairs.
• Must have one year of trades training in industrial maintenance.
• Flexible with off-shift work schedule and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor packaging equipment for operation and repairs.
• Inspect equipment to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
• Diagnose malfunctioning machines using test equipment and hand tools.

Skills

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Ability to operate hand and power tools

Strong communication skills in English

Basic mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (HSED/GED)

AAS degree in robotics or industrial maintenance (preferred)

Tools

Grinders

Saws

Welding equipment

Job description

We provide fully paid health insurance premiums and generous HSA contribution, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.

The Maintenance Mechanic – Production for our 3rd Shift will be responsible of performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production equipment and related infrastructure.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Mechanic – Production for our 3rd Shift is responsible for assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining production equipment, apparatus, and fixtures using hand and power tools. They will collaborate with Electrical and Automation Technicians, as well as other employees, to maintain equipment and optimize processes. Additionally, they will perform preventive and corrective maintenance while driving equipment improvements. The Maintenance Mechanic – Production for our 3rd Shift will also partner with support functions to identify and resolve unplanned downtime events, as well as address quality, safety, cost, and other losses in the area using problem-solving techniques and a continuous improvement mindset.

Requirements/Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Monitors packaging equipment for proper operation, makes adjustments and repairs to optimize machine performance.
• Inspects equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Observes and diagnoses malfunctioning machines, systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown or operational problem.
• Clean, lubricate, adjust, and repair machinery and equipment.
• Disassembles machinery to inspect defects and replace compromised components. Reassemble machinery according to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Ability to repair and fabricate components using shop machine tools and applicable welding techniques.
• Conducts inspection of and routine preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be available to work off shift (3rd shift) schedule Tuesday to Saturday.
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent (HSED/GED).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience relating to industrial mechanical repairs.
• Minimum one (1) year of trades training in industrial maintenance or other technical discipline.
• Must be flexible with off-shift work schedule and overtime/weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An AAS degree in robotics, industrial maintenance or technology is a plus.
• Requires good knowledge of the process equipment and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Requires teamwork ability; works well with others and communicates effectively with all associates.
• Requires the ability to train and coach others for success.

Skills:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic and mechanical drawings
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, such as grinders, saws, machine tools, and welding equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English to document work, communicate with management, and collaborate with colleagues.
• Requires basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and work with percentages.

Physical Requirements:

• Hand/finger dexterity: Frequent to continuous
• Climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching: Frequent
• Lifting/carrying tools, parts, and equipment 50 lbs: Frequent to continuous
• Ability to multitask and function in high-stress environments
• Work performed indoors with artificial lighting, mid-level noise, and proper ventilation

HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.