MECHANIC A

Cacique Foods, LLC.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cacique Foods, LLC. is seeking a skilled Mechanic A to maintain and troubleshoot automation and packaging systems in a dairy facility. You will read schematics, perform preventative maintenance, and implement improvements across PLC/HMI control processes.

The role emphasizes safety, GMP/HACCP compliance, and collaboration with production and quality teams. The ideal candidate has substantial experience with pumps, valves, and electrical systems, plus welding skills and the ability to mentor

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; advanced tech certs are a plus.
• 7+ years maintaining/repairing a variety of technical equipment; dairy experience preferred.
• Inspect equipment, identify issues, and take corrective action to prevent downtime.
• Troubleshoot and overhaul pumps and process valves.
• Read ladder logic and use PLCs for troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Basic welding capability.
• Advanced math skills preferred.
• Program field devices and tune PID loops.
• Strong Ethernet and industrial interface communication skills.
• Proficient with electrical meters and training others on their use.
• Proficient in laser alignment tools.

Responsibilities

• Read, analyze and interpret procedures, schematics, manuals and work orders.
• Perform preventative maintenance with computerized checks and SPC data.
• Improve PLC/HMI control processes and logic as needed.
• Complete work orders timely with high quality standards.
• Use hand/power tools, meters and handling equipment to perform duties.
• Train and develop junior mechanics or apprentices.
• Document all required SOP information clearly and accurately.
• Identify process improvements using continuous improvement mindset.
• Follow lockout/tagout, GMP, HACCP and safety procedures.
• Troubleshoot/repair PLCs and micro switches in high-speed packaging equipment.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams.
• Familiarity with FDA/USDA and other food safety regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting & repairs

PLC & HMI programming

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical systems

Pumps & valves

Welding

Math skills

PID control tuning

Ethernet/industrial comms

Metering tools

Laser alignment tools

Mentoring others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced Technology Certification / SACA credential

Tools

Electrical meters

Laser alignment tools

Welding equipment

PLC hardware / PLCs

HMI panels

Job description

SUMMARY:Mechanic A is a subject matter expert in automation or industrial processes. The expectations of this role will require a detailed understanding and application of all machinery in process and packaging operations within the facility. This role requires the ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electronic, and PLC analog/digital input and output components.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Perform preventative maintenance conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading statistical process control (SPC) charts and data
• Ability to make programming improvements on our controls process programable logic controller (PLC) human machine interfacing (HMI)
• Complete work orders in a timely manner, maintaining high quality standards.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Train and develop junior level mechanics or those in apprenticeship programs
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with the required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assisting in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow all required work safe practices, including but not limited to: Lockout-tag out requirements and wearing of all required Personal Protective Equipment in designated areas, confined space safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safe chemical handling and fall restraints.
• Troubleshoot repair or replace trouble shoot programable logic controller (PLC’s) & micro switches, in relationship to high-speed packaging equipment.
• Collaborating with production and quality teams
• Familiarity with Food Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department Agriculture (USDA)and other food safety regulations
• Proficient in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and sanitation protocols
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree required. Advanced Technology Certification and or Competency Based Education (SACA) Smart Automation Credential Alliance
• Minimum (7) years' experience maintaining/repairing a variety of technical equipment and machines. Experience in dairy required
• Able to inspect equipment, identify potential issues, and take corrective action to prevent failures or downtime.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and overhauling pumps and process valves.
• Proficient in reading ladder logic and utilizing PLCs for troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Ability to do basic welding
• Advanced math skills preferred
• Skilled in programming field component devices and adjusting proportional integral derivative (PID) loops.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet and Artificial Systems-Interface communication
• Proficient at using and training other technicians on all types of electrical meters.
• Proficient in laser alignment tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• Required to maneuver plant and warehouse workspaces which involve:
• Frequently standing, walking, sitting, talking, or hearing, work around loud machinery and moving parts.
• Continually utilize hand and finger dexterity, exposed to extreme heat, extreme cold, wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds safely.