Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Ferrero International S.A.; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero in Florence, KY seeks a Plant Maintenance Mechanic for the night shift (7pm–7am) to support operations across packaging, baking and forming lines. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance and electrical work on production equipment, and you may train operators and junior techs as needed.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED with plant maintenance experience or a 2-year technical degree plus related experience, and are comfortable reading blueprints and using

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of industrial plant maintenance experience, or 2-year technical degree with 1 year experience.
• Proficiency in electrical work and minor controls within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools for alignment and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on plant production equipment (mixing, forming, baking, packaging).
• Inspect mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, controls and components for hazards and defects.
• Troubleshoot and repair defective machines by replacing parts per specifications and manuals.
• Inspect spare parts for dimensional changes using rulers, calipers and micrometers.
• Conduct informal training of operators and junior maintenance techs as needed.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime.
• Comply with OSHA, GMPs and Food Safety rules and regulations.
• Communicate technical topics to coworkers and vendors verbally and in writing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical work

Preventive maintenance

Blueprint reading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree or certificate in maintenance

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Blueprints

Job description

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Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Mechanic in Florence, KY you will work as a fundamental member of the manufacturing organization and be a key partner to Operations, Quality Food Safety and Environmental Health and Safety personnel. We are looking for a motivated team player who enjoys solving problems and is eager to help shape a strong future for our company and their career. This position is on night shift, 12 hour rotating schedule with the hours of 7pm to 7am.

Main Responsibilities:

Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, electrical, and minor controls work on plant production equipment including mixing, forming, baking, and packaging equipment. Some facilities and building maintenance may also be required.

Inspect mechanical systems, electrical systems, equipment, controls, and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustments/repairs/programing

Troubleshoot and repair defective machines and equipment by adjusting, replacing, or installing new or reconditioned parts, following specifications and blueprints, and manuals.

Inspect spare parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments

Conduct informal training of operators and junior maintenance techs as needed.

Respond to equipment break downs in a timely manner to ensure minimal downtime

Comply with all OSHA Safety, GMPs, and Food and Health Safety rules and regulations

Communicate technical subjects verbally and written to co-workers and vendors

Perform other duties as assigned by management

About You:

High School Diploma or GED
3 years of prior experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial plant environment OR 2 year technical degree or certificate in a maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance or related field of study AND 1 year experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial plant environment.

What We Offer:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more at ferrero.com .

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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