Industrial Machinery Mechanic

factor1admin | September 17, 2020

The Industrial Machinery Mechanic will work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to maintain and repair equipment.  We are looking for a general Maintenance candidate who has knowledge of manufacturing from the food industry who is excited to join a dynamic growth-oriented team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Install, replace, and calibrate machine parts and attachments, according to production requirements
  • Analyze equipment problems as well as demonstrate the ability to tear down machinery or equipment, replace or repair parts, and reassemble properly
  • Generate work orders for all work done and for all follow up work in a CMMS program
  • Monitor the operation of plant equipment and systems to minimize unplanned downtime, solve problems in a timely manner and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Ability to evaluate and report improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions to proper supervision
  • Maintain safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
  • Ensures city, county, state and federal regulations relating to the maintenance department are met at all times
  • Ability to provide operational training and guidance to operators as necessary
  • Ability to troubleshoot up 480 VAC and control circuits
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

  • 5 years minimum experience in maintenance with minimum of 2 years in the food industry
  • Ability to work overtime and occasional weekends
  • Ability to read blueprints/schematics
  • Bring own tools
  • Understand electricity, using electrical test equipment for troubleshooting
  • Basic working knowledge of computer software, e.g., word processing, email and spreadsheets
  • Lift up to 50lbs.
  • Know and use Lock Out/Tag Out program
  • Must be able to work unsupervised, be a self-starter and a quick learner

Additional Abilities

  • High school graduate or GED equivalent, college a plus
  • Read, write and understand English, Spanish a plus
  • Understanding of general building maintenance
  • Understanding of process and components of automated production lines
  • Horizontal & Vertical pouch equipment experience a plus
  • Ability to prioritize workload
  • MIG and TIG welding of stainless steel and basic fabrication