Plant Maintenance Mechanics - Dairy Manufacturing

CRYSTAL CREAMERY INC; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Creamery, Humboldt Creamery division, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our site in Fortuna, CA. The role focuses on maintaining production, packaging, and utility equipment in a safe, sanitary environment, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and rapid repairs.

You will read schematics and work orders, perform corrective actions, document activities per SOPs, and support GMP compliance. Overtime and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; maintenance training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery and equipment per maintenance requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and breakdowns.
• Read and interpret procedures, schematics, service manuals.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner with high quality.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work area and follow PPE requirements.
• Document activities per SOPs.
• Assist in inventory of parts and supplies.
• Follow GMPs and food safety practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Maintenance training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical meters

PLC

HVAC

Job description

Humboldt Creamery, a division of Crystal Creamery, is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems.
• Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.
• Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Performing preventative maintenance.
• Line manufacturing support systems.
• 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
• Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs, and food quality related to designated area.
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred; Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training desired
• 3 years’ minimum experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry.
• 1-year minimum experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC and HVAC
• Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Crystal Creamery is an Equal Employment opportunity and affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.