Job description

Maintenance Mechanic:

Our Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for general facility and equipment maintenance as assigned in a highly-automated food manufacturing environment and help to insure continuous, safe, effective and efficient performance of industrial equipment based on manufacturers’ instructions in order to meet daily operating plans in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures and regulations.

Plant maintenance mechanics perform preventive and repair maintenance to meet operational requirements and any other duties as assigned by management.
Job Accountability:

• Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs equipment to meet daily shift requirements and achieve safety, quality, value and cost (S,Q,V,C) results.
• Conveys shift information, knowledge and observations regarding process and/or equipment performance to maintenance and operation co-workers and supervisors
• Complies with all internal and external policies, procedures and regulations

Education:

• HS or GED: (HS courses in math, mechanical drawing and/or shop)
• 2 years Technical or vocational training preferred
• Achieve OJT certification, keep current in equipment processes
• Training provided through company and vendor training programs

Experience:

• At least 2 years of automated industrial packaging and/or processing equipment related maintenance and repair

Thorough knowledge of:

• Use and repair of motor controls, sensors, and gearboxes
• Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting
• PLCs - Troubleshooting (Allen Bradley, TI, Siemens, Rockwell, Wonderware Automation, programming is a plus)
• Use and knowledge of electrical test equipment (multimeters, amp meters, etc.)
• Proper drilling and tapping techniques
• Proper pulley/sheave installation and alignment
• Basic principles of industrial maintenance
• Use and repair of mechanical & conveying systems
• Installation and repair techniques for all pneumatic and hydraulic systems (water, steam, air, and natural gas)

Working knowledge of:

• Industrial/machine safety and safeguarding techniques
• Basic industrial math applications, principles and reasoning to solve problems
• Basic principles of combustion
• Possesses high degree of electrical/mechanical aptitude, logic and reasoning to determine root cause of operating errors, how to best remedy and repair machines or systems using appropriate tools
• Reads, writes, listens to, comprehends, communicates in English and applies information, knowledge and/or work-related documents including blueprints, schematics and equipment manufacturer’s instructions
• Proficiency in care/use of onsite facility required PPE
• Demonstrates proficiency in stick, tig or mig welding
• Utilizes computerized maintenance systems & SW tools (SAP a plus)

Process & Equipment:

• Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on equipment in assigned area
• Cleans, lubricates and adjusts parts and equipment
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical/mechanical faults in equipment
• Performs equipment installation support functions
• Inputs/retrieves maintenance work order in a computerized maintenance management system
• Performs change overs on equipment in assigned area

Communication:

• Creates clear, accurate, complete and timely documentation of work orders;
• Provides ongoing conversation regarding shift performance issues

Compliance:

• Keeps work areas organized and sanitary according to set standards;
• Follows standard operating processes and procedures;
• Adheres to GMP’s, HACCP, OSHA and company policies and procedures;
• Responsible for own personal safety and safety of others in working area

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Freeport, TX 77541: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 3 years (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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