Mechanic I - Maintenance - 3rd Shift

Clemens Food Group; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food processing company in Coldwater, Michigan, is looking for a dedicated Production Setting Maintenance Mechanic. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems to ensure optimal performance. Previous experience is preferred, but training is available for suitable candidates. Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety are essential. The position features a rotating schedule with shift premiums.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience preferred, automotive background acceptable.
• Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions.
• Commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues.
• Repairs and rebuilds various components including motors and valves.
• Follows safety procedures with lock-out/tag-out.

Skills

Mechanical problem-solving

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems understanding

Electrical troubleshooting

Team communication

Job description

Production setting maintenance mechanic role focused on mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical responsibilities.

Hours: 6:00PM - 6:30AM

Shift Premium: $1.50 on top of base rate

Rotating Schedule: Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Week 1 OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON
Week 2 ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF OFF

Mechanical

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoots and solves all mechanical problems. This includes replacement of parts such as bearing, pulleys, belts, chains, or sprockets.
• Repairs/Rebuilds any drive component such as motors, gear reducers, or variable speed drives with the exception of sophisticated equipment which requires special tooling or training not readily available. This also includes follow-through to make sure proper parts are ordered.

Pneumatics

• Troubleshoots pneumatic systems including pneumatic cylinders, directional valves, solenoid valves or speed adjusters.
• Rebuilds any of the above pneumatic components.
• Has knowledge of all related hoses and fittings.
• Reads and interprets pneumatic schematics.

Hydraulics

• Understands hydraulic equipment and systems.
• Understands all hydraulic components.
• Rebuilds/Replaces components.
• Reads and interprets hydraulic schematics.

Electrical

• Understands and uses lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Understands basics of circuit breakers, fuses, starters, or control circuitry.
• Uses an electrical test meter to test voltage, amperage, continuity, or ohms.
• Troubleshoots electrical systems such as breakers, relays, timers, or solenoids.
• Troubleshoots electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoots any type of electric motor.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience highly preferred but willing to train. Candidates with automotive mechanical background acceptable.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality required. Strong interpersonal, problem solving and effective communication skills are also required with a desire and ability to work and communicate as a team