Maintenance Seamer Mechanic

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Deming (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients) is seeking a Maintenance Seamer Mechanic to ensure safe execution of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance in a food processing plant. The role requires 2 years of maintenance experience, English fluency, knowledge of seamers, fillers, welding, and electrical concepts.

Ability to lift 50 lbs and pass forklift tests is needed. Responsibilities include repairing and troubleshooting equipment, performing seam teardowns, and maintaining safety

Qualifications

• 2 years maintenance experience.
• Read/write/communicate in English.
• Familiar with OSHA safety regulations.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience in food processing industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard mechanical repairs and troubleshooting on food processing equipment.
• Knowledge and experience of Seamers and Fillers.
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair Angelus seamers and filling equipment.
• Perform seam teardowns for can inspections and adjustments on all can sizes.
• Welding knowledge and skills; electrical knowledge.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment; complete department paperwork.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Bilingual

English proficiency

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

Angelus seamers

Filling equipment

Welding equipment

Plasma cutter

Electrical tools

Pipefitting

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Reporting to Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Seamer Mechanic will be Responsible to insure safe execution of predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance. Candidate must have maintenance mechanic/technician/electrical experience in a manufacturing and/or food processing plant. The ideal candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 2 years previous maintenance experience
• Bilingual (conversational)
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Basic math knowledge
• Ability to work independently and multitask
• Reading and understanding safety data sheets
• Teamwork skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Ability to handle high levels of stress to keep the plant and field equipment running

Position Responsibilities

• Ability to perform standard mechanical repairs and troubleshooting on all types of food processing equipment.
• Knowledge and experience of Seamers and Fillers.
• Ability to troubleshoot, maintain and repair Angelus Seamers and all types of Filling equipment.
• Ability to perform seam teardowns for can inspections and perform the necessary seamer adjustments on all can sizes.
• Strong Welding knowledge and skills.
• Electrical knowledge principles
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Paperwork necessary for department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Flexible for all shifts; understand and follow instructions
• Maintenance and electrical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing and/or food and beverage industry experience a requirement
• Ability to weld and use welding equipment safely (required)
• Ability to cut with a torch (required)
• Familiar with OSHA safety regulations (required)
• Experience with a plasma cutter (required)
• Experience with power tools (required)
• Some pipefitting experience (required)
• Lubrication
• Visual inspections
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical schematics
• Conduct any special task as required by supervisor
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the day
• Frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance.
• General electrical, gas control and basic mechanical experience needed
• Must be able to pass the standard Forklift Driver written & driving exams

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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