Sr Maintenance Tech (tru fru)

Mars

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 117,096,000 - 128,117,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with a company match

Paid vacation

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Paid short-term disability

Paid life insurance

Banfield Pet Insurance Discounts

Wellness Benefits and Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mars Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Sr Maintenance Mechanic to provide electrical and mechanical maintenance support for plant and facility operations, ensuring regulatory compliance (USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA). The role emphasizes preventive maintenance and timely repairs in a safety-focused environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years as a maintenance mechanic in food manufacturing, PLC experience, welding, electrical schematics, and the ability to work 12-hour night shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

2+ years in the food manufacturing industry.
4 years as a maintenance mechanic.
PLC experience is a plus.
Able to work a 12-hour shift including weekends and some overtime.
Able to follow manufacturing specifications and schematics.
Knowledge of food-grade aluminum and stainless-steel welding techniques.
Electrical knowledge and packing machinery experience a plus.
Owns professional electrical tools (voltmeter, amp meter).

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment (assembly, conveyors, forming, mixing).
Follow OSHA safety rules and PPE usage.
Diagnose problems, replace parts, and calibrate high-speed production equipment.
Diagnose and repair all electrical functions.
Prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Follow PMs and maintain documentation.
Generate work orders and parts requests.
Use machine shop tools as needed for modifications.
Maintain GMP, safety, and food safety knowledge.

Skills

2+ years experience in food manuf

4 years as maintenance mechanic

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical maintenance

Reading electrical schematics

Safety awareness

Multitask & prioritize

Communication with coworkers

Tools

PLC programming

Soldering tools

Welding MIG/TIG

Measuring instruments

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Job Description:

PAY - $42.65

Shift - 2nd shift (Nights)

SUMMARY

The primary role of the Sr Maintenance Mechanic is to provide competent & effective Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance support to the Plant and Facility operations in a safe manner. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, adjusting and repairing of plant machinery to meet industry standards while ensuring compliance with all regulatory agencies, including but not limited to USDA, OSHA, FDA, EPA and Local Government. The position will require a flexible schedule focusing on preventive maintenance and timely repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

Installed, and/or troubleshoot and repair Manufacturing equipment such as: assembly, conveyors, forming, mixing (Oven operations is a plus).
Follows work instructions and OSHA safety rules, including the use of all PPE and other safety equipment in an industrial environment.
Diagnose problems, replace and repair parts, detect and replace defective items, test and make final adjustments for high-speed production equipment.
Diagnose and repair all electrical functions.
Must be able to prioritize and triage in a fast-paced work environment.
Must be able to maintain equipment in accordance with diagrams and manufactures specifications while following preventative maintenance work orders and scheduled PM’S.
Generate work orders, and parts request.
Be able to use some machine shop, and other related machines as required to repair parts or fabricate modifications.
Complete work orders and PMs and the documentation for that work
Ability to use mechanical and pneumatic processes: including cylinders and glue machines, date coders.
Operate equipment such as forklifts, scissors lifts, and other appropriate equipment
Maintain current GMP, Safety, Food Safety, & technical knowledge by actively participating in training.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following list that follows is representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:

2+ years of experience working in the food manufacturing industry.
4 years of experience working as an experienced level maintenance mechanic.
PLC experience is a plus
Able to work rotation 12-hour shift including weekends and some overtime and occasionally.
Ability to follow manufacturing specifications and schematics.
Knowledge of food grade aluminum and stainless-steel welding techniques.
Complete knowledge of fabrication techniques.
Electrical knowledge and packing machinery experience a plus.
Possess a full complement of the necessary hand and power tools to support an industrial manufacturing plant.
Ability to multitask, prioritize items and be self-motivated.
Complete knowledge of all tools required for industrial maintenance, including those used to broach, mill, and lathe.
Must be able to communicate and understand safety issues, including reading the information on safety equipment and relaying relevant information to coworkers.
Have a basic knowledge of control power and main power.
Be able to identify and understand all different lubricants and their use for a chain lube to a high-performance synthetic lube.
Knowledge of welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Acetylene).
Understand pneumatic and water systems.
Must be able to use soldering techniques
Must be able to read electrical schematics.
Must be able to identify appropriate motor frame, power load, and amp draw.
Must have their own set of professional electrical tools, including voltmeter and amp meter.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following tasks are not all encompassing but an expectation of the role

Talk and hear
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Sit and stand
Use hands to handle feel and reach
Lift and move up to 75 pounds
Climb ladders or stairs
Work from elevated platforms
Walk/stand for extended periods
Kneel, squat, crawl, or work in confined areas
Lift or carry heavy equipment/parts
Push or pull equipment
Work around moving machinery
Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns
Work in areas where stable footing is critical
Perform electrical/mechanical repairs
Work safely around energized equipment
Respond to emergency maintenance situations