Description:
Maintenance Mechanic
Overview
The General Mechanic has the primary responsibility of mechanical machine service and repair on industrial equipment. This position also acts as a technical resource for all processing equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic will maintain a clean and safe work environment in the maintenance work areas. Ensure food safe lubricants and non-food safe lubricants are used appropriately. Considers food safety and consumer safety while preforming work. Participates in GMP and food safety training. Follows GMP policy. Reports all food safety concerns with urgency.
Responsibilities
- Perform installations and testing new equipment
- Maintain, overhaul & repair various types of equipment, systems, components, etc.
- Preventative Maintenance on all industrial machinery
- Troubleshoot and modify any/all industrial machinery
- Ability to provide concise reports using SAP programs, and related forms
- Assist with equipment retrofits/upgrades
- Understanding of common mechanical principles, electrical and electronic theory
- Performs all work in accordance with established OSHA, EPA and safety regulations
- Building maintenance & repair
- Maintain a neat and orderly maintenance shop
- Maintain separated storage of food safe and non-food safe lubricants and ensure proper use in the machines
- Miscellaneous duties as directed by supervisor
Qualifications
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- 2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience
- Must be possess critical thinking with limited supervision to make sound decisions
- Good organization, writing and verbal skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects and work the necessary times to accomplish goals
- Must be able to read and write English
- Capable of communicating with all levels of internal and external customers
- Must have basic troubleshooting abilities, b asic computer and math skills
- Knowledge of lockout/tagout
- Should possess basic mechanical and skills
- Must show at least a basic knowledge of oils
- Must show basic knowledge of either pneumatics, hydraulics, or bearings