Mechanic

The J.M. Smucker Company; Nebraska; On-site; USD 41,686 - 48,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% company match

3 weeks paid vacation

12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days

Parental leave

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Multi-Craft Maintenance professional in Decatur, AL. This role focuses on maintaining equipment reliability and troubleshooting automated systems. You will lead a team in executing maintenance tasks, ensuring safety and operational efficacy.

The position offers a competitive starting pay ranging from $30.26 to $35.01 per hour, alongside a $3500 retention bonus and comprehensive benefits effective from your first day.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work on shift (12-hour 2-2-3 shift rotation, fixed days or nights).
• Capable of leading a crew in executing planned jobs.
• Desire to advance and develop your own knowledge and skill set.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automated systems including electrical components.
• Take ownership of plant equipment reliability.
• Design, plan, and execute restoration/repair projects.

Skills

Journeyman level knowledge of electrical and control systems

Leadership and direction of contractors

Communication skills

Job description

Multi‑Craft Maintenance – Make

Location: Decatur, AL

COMPETITIVE STARTING PAY – START RATE $30.26–$35.01 PER HOUR
$3500 RETENTION BONUS!

At Smucker we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high‑quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot automated systems – including programmable logic controls, electrical components, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic interrelations.
• Take control of plant equipment reliability and own the results of operations by preventing breakdowns and improving preventive maintenance practices.
• Be a maintenance professional who understands the importance of documentation and data analysis as part of the job of sustaining equipment reliability.
• Be an electro‑mechanical technician familiar with the methodologies of reliability‑centered maintenance and able to take charge of designing, planning, and executing restoration/repair projects.
• Be a loyal and reliable team member who consistently finds the good in their teammates and is dedicated to getting the job done no matter the sacrifice.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this position.

• Journeyman level knowledge regarding electrical and control systems, power transmission systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, and multi‑craft maintenance.
• Must be willing to work on shift (12‑hour 2‑2‑3 shift rotation, fixed days or nights).
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow all company Safety Rules & GMPs.
• Capable of leading and directing a crew of contractors in the execution of a job you have planned or assisted in planning.
• Be an exemplary contributor to team‑driven projects and be a willing leader on the projects that you are suited to lead.
• A clear and effective communicator in verbal, written, and meeting settings.
• Maintain and improve equipment through analysis of data, preventive maintenance procedures, predictive maintenance practices, and reliability‑centered maintenance strategies.
• Possess the desire to advance and develop your own knowledge and skill set.
• Have the drive to hold your teammates accountable to the same level of expectation that you hold yourself.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% company match.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days.
• Parental leave.
• Perfect Attendance Bonus and Annual Holiday Bonus.
• Commitment to pay progression (opportunity to grow compensation as you expand your capabilities).
• Providing the opportunity to take advantage of work or shift schedules that support your lifestyle and personal needs.
• Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace – an environment you will look forward to coming into each day.

Prepare to learn more about working at Smucker and our Thriving Together Philosophy, supporting all impacted by our business, continued progress on inclusion, diversity and equity, and the values that define the Smucker culture.