Maintenance Mechanic

(3 days on 2nd shift 4 pm to 12:30 am; 2 days on 3rd shift 12 am to 8:30 am)

Our mission is to create good jobs, bake amazing breads, and support the health of our community and environment.

Guiding Principles: Be the Best. We believe in the unlimited potential of our associates and our products; we foster an environment that supports new opportunities and continuous improvement. Work as a Team.

SUMMARY:

Perform a variety of tasks to lubricate production machinery, change parts, or perform other routine machinery maintenance. Assist with maintenance projects as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Check logs from previous shifts and follow up on status.

• Review schedule and prioritize work processes.

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment. Lubricate or apply other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment such as compressors, according to specified manufacturer procedures.

• Respond to emergent problems with production equipment; start machine and observe mechanical operation to detect problems.

• Trouble shoot, inspect damaged or faulty machine parts and perform basic repairs or recommend corrective action to supervisor.

• Use a variety of hand and power trade tools such as miscellaneous power bench tools and machines, wrenches, carpentry tools, electrical test equipment such as multimeters, amp meters, etc.

• Work with other trades personnel or maintenance mechanics to meet schedules and accomplish economical and timely repairs.

• Assist with scheduled project work. Install, replace, or change machine parts, belts, bearings, electrical supply, etc. according to specifications.

• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.

• Follow all lock out/tag out and safety rules and regulation.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. Responsible for own work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repair of production machines with PLC controls.

• Basic Electrical knowledge, certified to work on 208 / 460 volts.

• Able to read electrical diagrams

• Basic knowledge of welding

• Ability to troubleshoot and determine causes of operating errors and correct them.

· Knowledge of Lock Out / Tag Out procedures.

• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.

• Able to document/record Information — entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written form.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Excellent mechanical knowledge & knowledge of production machines and tools.

• Good math skills.

• One to three years previous experience.

• Comfortable using scissor lift.

PHYSICAL & VISUAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position performs physical activities that require:

· Significant time standing on production line and moving about production areas.

· Considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, reaching and stooping, continuously moving very light weight material and frequently moving in excess of (25 - 50 lbs.) occasionally in difficult positions, balancing, moving about production areas.

· Handling and Moving Objects — Use of hands and arms in coordination to handle, position, and move materials, and manipulate things. Manual dexterity and fingering are required.

· Near vision—see objects at close range.

· Reaction Time — the ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to production situations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Able to read, comprehend, and convey information in Basic English. Bilingual preferred.

REASONING ABILITIES:

• Problem Sensitivity — Able to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

• Monitor Self, Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — regularly review performance, materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems or take corrective action.

• Monitoring Operations, watching production indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to determine alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The incumbent regularly performs work in a medium production environment where individual is exposed to flour, oil, heat, cold and normal production chemicals and hazards.