Maintenance Mechanic Tech - 2nd Shift

High Liner Foods; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Virginia is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure operational efficiency of production equipment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in repairing and maintaining mechanical systems, hydraulics, and electronics. You will collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and maintain safety standards. A high school diploma and three years of related mechanical experience are required for this role, which also involves various physical demands and exposure to different environments.

Qualifications

• Must have three or more years of related mechanical experience.
• Specific training in welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, or electrical maintenance is required.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand detailed instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on various production equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions reported by supervisors.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Repairing hydraulics

Electrical systems maintenance

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Secondary education preferred

Tools

Welding apparatus

Saws

Drills

Grinders

Job description

Our Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and longevity of production equipment. This role involves repairing and maintaining various components such as hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, and general mechanical systems. The mechanic must adhere to safety and quality standards, perform routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive maintenance measures to minimize downtime and enhance productivity. Effective communication and collaboration with other team members are essential to ensure the efficient functioning of the facility.

• Oils and greases production equipment, as necessary, to keep the equipment functioning optimally.
• Troubleshoots and repairs production equipment malfunctions reported to maintenance by line supervisors.
• Inspects and maintains all production equipment as necessary and as scheduled.
• Operates drills, saws, grinders, welding apparatus, presses and a variety of manual tools to repair and maintain production equipment.
• Monitors and maintains building and grounds functions such as plumbing, general electrical wiring, and painting.
• Test operates production machinery before and after repairs are made. Machinery including, but not limited to, mixers, saws, conveyors, box makers, sealers, fryers, freezers, Raytheon machine, fork-lifts, separators and baggers.
• Responsible for communication of progress of repair work, potential problems and general functioning to line supervisors and incoming maintenance shifts.
• Writes up and submits to proper personnel, requests for parts as necessary to facilitate repairs and maintenance.
• Records and maintains all relevant maintenance work completed and keeps a logbook of daily activities.
• Coordinates maintenance efforts with outside machinery technicians to facilitate expedient and proper repair.
• Makes equipment adjustments as requested by line supervisors to assist machine operators with accurate functioning of precision production equipment.

Job Specifications

• Ability to read, speak clearly, and understand detailed written and verbal instructions given in English.
• Three or more years of related mechanical experience and specific welding, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical training required.
• High school diploma or GED required; secondary education preferred
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Must be able to follow standardized written directions.
• Must demonstrate ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram, or schedule forms
• Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and smell.
• Frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Two or more years of related mechanical experience and/or specific welding, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical training required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, reach with hands and arms, bend, squat and climb (ladders). The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate, feel objects, tools or controls.

The employee must occasionally lift, push/pull and/or move up to 20 lbs.

The noise level in the office work environment is moderately quiet. The field work environment will expose the employee to loud noise, food grade dust & odors, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil and electricity. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, dust, smoke and odors.

Allergens found inside the plant include fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk and coconut.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Experience

Preferred

3 years:

Three or more years of related mechanical experience and specific welding, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical training required.

Licenses & Certifications

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