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Job Title: Mechanic I or Mechanic II

Hourly Rate Range:

Mechanic I: $28.06/hour + $0.55/hour shift differential

Mechanic II: $31.08/hour + $0.55/hour shift differential.

This position is on 1st shift running 11:15pm-7:45am Monday through Friday with opportunities for daily and/or weekly overtime. Company paid, competency based courses are required.

Benefit Package: Benefits start day one. Health, Dental, Vision, Life; 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of employee's salary; uniforms provided; on-site cafeteria

Job Summary:

Install, repair and maintain machinery and equipment specific to the operations, in accordance with blue prints, schematic drawings, operations manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications. Diagnose malfunctions in production machinery and equipment.  Services, repairs and replaces defective parts.  Lubricates machinery and performs other routine maintenance on production machinery.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, plant machinery and mechanical equipment specific to the operation. 
• Analyzes and diagnoses production machinery and equipment malfunctions; services, repairs and replaces defective parts using hand tools and power tools and starts machines/equipment to test their performance.
• Works safely to prevent on-the-job injuries by operating and repairing equipment in a safe and efficient manner to minimize risk to personnel and damage to equipment and inventory.
• Maintains sanitary conditions while performing work.
• Calibrates and makes adjustments on production machinery and equipment to improve operational capabilities using hand tools. 
• Provides technical assistance to the production department in set-up and changeover of production equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment and documents tasks performed in preventive maintenance records.
• Identifies ways to improve production methods by observing work processes and working with line personnel.
• Modifies machinery and equipment as directed by Engineering Department to improve functional performance.
• Rebuilds and installs functional parts of production machinery.
• Collaborates with outside vendors to enhance in-house maintenance capabilities.
• Confers with and assists Engineering Department in implementation and modification of maintenance programs.
• Maintains and services the external components of the dust collection system.
• Performs other duties as assigned – not an essential function.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Mechanical aptitude, including a basic understanding of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical and piping systems and the ability to identify and understand mechanical components and their relationship in a mechanism in order to make repairs or improvements.
• Knowledge of various machines, their operation and parts; and skill in using work-related tools including their design, benefits, repair and maintenance. 
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety rules and precautions of various mechanical/electrical systems.
• Performs math operations to solve work-related problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems associated with work processes by applying job specific knowledge.
• Ability to effectively communicate, train and instruct new mechanics and operators, as well as work with the Engineering Dept. in developing new machinery. 
• Ability to read and understand various set up/operational diagrams, schematics, drawings, manuals, and manufacturing specifications as it relates to plant machinery and equipment. 
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view. 

Expectations:

• Displays high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing work tasks efficiently and safely. Responds appropriately to supervision.
• Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
• Conducts one’s behavior in a manner that is supportive of the needs, priorities, and goals of the Department and Company.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates a commitment to high quality standards of workmanship.

Education and Training:

• Possess high school diploma or GED.
• Must obtain forklift certification within 60 days after starting job.
• Prior industrial maintenance experience helpful.
• Individual must pass required maintenance testing and demonstrate hands on ability and or knowledge in the following areas: hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, power transmissions, lubrication, pumps, pipe rigging, mechanical maintenance, operation of shop machines, use of work-related tools, combustion, motors, schematics and print reading, basic AC and DC theory. 
• On-site training specific to job responsibilities. 
• Prior industrial maintenance experience preferred

Equipment, Tools, Machinery Used/Operated:

Tools:  Various hand tools including wrenches, pliers, hammers, screw drivers, file, various power tools, saws, welding equipment, meters and measuring devices, battery charger/changer, welder (tig, stick), plasma cutter, personal computer and other technology developed that may be required to meet operational needs.

Machines:            Forklift, pallet jack, aerial lift, stand up

Protective Clothing and Devices:

Many of the job duties of these positions require you to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), if so, when and how to use this equipment will be explained to you at the time of hire. 

To determine ability to perform job functions where the use of a respirator is required, employees will be given a physical examination prior to performing this type of work.

SQF:

Has a critical role in assuring food safety and quality within the manufacturing environment by upholding food safety and regulatory policies and responsibilities.

Responsible for following cGMP’s

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping

Ensure all work orders are completed accurately and timely

Follow all appropriate equipment cleaning procedures

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, is exposed to airborne particles, works with toxic chemicals and works around motorized vehicles.

Must be able to lift up to 80lbs

May be required to work at heights up to 30ft off the ground

Physical Requirements:

Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines

Vision: Continuously

Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.

Standing: Frequently to Continuously

Walking:  Frequently to Continuously

Forward bend in standing: Occasionally

Rotation in standing: Occasionally

Elevated work: Rarely to Occasionally, 3 lbs to 5 lbs held up to 2-4 minutes

Floor to waist lift:  Occasionally up to 50 lbs, rarely up to 80 lbs

Waist to crown lift:  Occasionally 20-30 lbs, Rarely up to 50-60 lbs

Horizontal lift: Occasionally to Frequently up to 50 lbs, Rarely 80-100 lbs

Front carry:  Occasionally 50 lbs up to 25 feet

One hand carry:  Rarely to Occasionally 50 lbs up to 20 feet

Push: Occasionally up to 110 lbs

Pull:  Occasionally up to 110 lbs

Sustained Shoulder Flexion 90 degrees: Rarely to Occasionally, up to 5 lbs in both arms 1 minute

Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 75 lbs

Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 75 lbs

Pinch Grip: Occasionally up to 20 lbs

Right and Left hand coordination:  continuous with average eye/hand coordination

Stair Climbing: Occasionally to Frequently: Up to 200 stairs/day

Climbing: Occasionally

Squatting:  Occasionally

Kneeling:  Occasionally

Stooping:  Occasionally

Reaching:  Frequently

Crawling: Occasionally

Crouching: Occasionally

Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously: Including twisting wrist, forearm pronation, supination, sustained grip of tools.

Moderate to Heavy Work: Force from 20-30 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 100 lbs rarely to occasionally.

Maximum Physical Demands:

Task:

Maximum Demand:

Floor to waist Lift

Occasionally up to 50 lbs, Rarely up to 80 lbs

Waist to Crown Lift

Occasionally 20-30 lbs, Rarely up to 50-60 lbs

Front carry

Occasionally 50 lbs up to 25 feet

One hand carry

Rarely to Occasionally 50 lbs up to 20 feet

Right hand grip

Occasionally to Frequently up to 85 lbs

Left hand grip