Manufacturing Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Redgold; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking an industrial maintenance technician for their Elwood, Indiana facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, repair, and upkeep of equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and food quality standards. This position requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience. Safety consciousness and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years industrial maintenance experience desired.
• Basic math skills, understanding of Geometry, blueprints reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Installation and removal of various types of equipment.
• Repair and upkeep of facility equipment.
• Monitor food safety and report quality issues.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Detail oriented

Multi-task oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Fork Trucks

Welding equipment

Drilling equipment

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Installation and removal of equipment of all types: pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, cables, chains, pipes, valves, tanks, etc.
• Repair, upkeep, setup and operation of facility equipment
• Facility utility upkeep. Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP’s and safety
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
• 2 years minimum industrial maintenance experience desired
• Pass Bennett Mechanical test
• Basic math skills, understanding of Geometry, blue print/diagram reading
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Good Communication Skills
• Accurate
• Detail oriented
• Able to handle pressure
• Able to work well with others
• Multi-task oriented
• On the Job Training regarding:
o Completion of apprenticeship type training. (Previous training taken into account)
o Confined space training.
o Lock out/Tag out training.
o Food Safety for Maintenance/GMP training
o Fork truck Training
o Familiarization Training (approx. 30 days)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct: None
Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
• Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
• Standing- to complete most all tasks
• Walking
• Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
• Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
• Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
• Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
• Squatting
• Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• Twisting- to perform work activities
• Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Able to work a flexible work schedule
• Must be able to climb mechanical personal lifts and ladders of all types: step, extension, straight.
• Must be able to lift 90 lbs.
• Must have good sight and hearing.
• Must be able to use good judgment when moving heavy objects.
• Capable of operating a fork truck or other motorized lifting machinery.
• Must be very safety conscious
• Must be able to successfully use basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Must be able to understand and follow equipment installation and repair manuals.
• Must be capable of using properly the following:
o Ladders of all types
o Lifting equipment and tools: chain falls, jacks
o Fork Trucks
o Measuring Devices: rules and tapes, micrometers, torque wrenches, dial indicators etc.
o Stationary and portable drilling equipment
o Welding equipment: welders, cutting torches
o Soldering or brazing tools
o Metal cutting tools, band saws, and cut off saws
o Pipe installation equipment, threaders, cutters, reamers and dies
o All types of Hand tools, etc.
o Grinders of all types
o Lock out/ Tag out procedures

Other
• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Pay: $30-$35/hour (based on experience) + $1.00/hour Shift Premium!

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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