Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic II

Maintenance Mechanic II needed to ensure the operation of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment while completing preventative maintenance. This is a 3rd shift/graveyard role (10:00 PM-6:30 AM, 5 days/week, 8 hours/day) with potential for extension and conversion to full-time. Candidate must join the onsite union upon full-time conversion. Must be eligible for indefinite-duration employment without limited work authorization; must be open to at least one weekend day and overtime as needed.

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• Observe company safety policies, GMP, and Global Food Safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Identify and diagnose complex mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic issues on equipment (conveyors, compressors, chillers, programmable controllers, robots)
• Diagnose problems using blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs; dismantle/reassemble machines to repair or replace parts
• Perform preventative and routine maintenance per PM schedules; determine maintenance needs
• Respond to maintenance requests timely and complete maintenance/work order reports and logs
• Maintain plant equipment for maximum efficiency
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors as needed; order spare parts or services
• Implement operational improvements (spoilage, downtime, line speeds)
• Train others on safe and efficient equipment operation
• Maintain organized spare parts inventory and clean work area
• Rebuild/fabricate equipment; weld mild and stainless steel
• Investigate electrical/instrument equipment failures and develop corrective action plans
• Locate problem sources by observing equipment in operation
• Provide mechanical maintenance information/support to others
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

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• 5+ years in a manufacturing/production environment
• Mechanical and/or electrical repair experience required

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• Manufacturing and maintenance/repair expertise
• Fabrication, machine shop tools, hydraulics, and/or pneumatics knowledge
• Ability to read and follow schematics, electrical diagrams, and blueprints
• Welding (mild and stainless steel)