3Rd Shift - Packaging Mechanic - Rate Based On Experience

Job Title: Mechanic

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Job Code: 20000

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the upkeep and repair of factory equipment. Also responsible for the installation of new machinery.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Installation and removal of equipment of all types: pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, cables, chains, pipes, valves, tanks, etc.
• Repair, upkeep, setup and operation of facility equipment
• Facility utility upkeep. Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP's and safety

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
• 2 years minimum industrial maintenance experience desired
• Pass Bennett Mechanical test
• Basic math skills, understanding of Geometry, blue print/diagram reading

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Good Communication Skills
• Accurate
• Detail oriented
• Able to handle pressure
• Able to work well with others
• Multi-task oriented
• On the Job Training regarding:

o Completion of apprenticeship type training. (Previous training taken into account)

o Confined space training.

o Lock out/Tag out training.

o Food Safety for Maintenance/GMP training

o Fork truck Training

o Familiarization Training (approx. 30 days)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
• Standing- to complete most all tasks
• Walking
• Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
• Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
• Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
• Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
• Squatting
• Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• Twisting- to perform work activities
• Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Able to work a flexible work schedule
• Must be able to climb mechanical personal lifts and ladders of all types: step, extension, straight.
• Must be able to lift 90 lbs.
• Must have good sight and hearing.
• Must be able to use good judgment when moving heavy objects.
• Capable of operating a fork truck or other motorized lifting machinery.
• Must be very safety conscious
• Must be able to successfully use basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Must be able to understand and follow equipment installation and repair manuals.
• Must be capable of using properly the following:

o Ladders of all types

o Lifting equipment and tools: chain falls, jacks

o Fork Trucks

o Measuring Devices: rules and tapes, micrometers, torque wrenches, dial indicators etc.

o Stationary and portable drilling equipment

o Welding equipment: welders, cutting torches

o Soldering or brazing tools

o Metal cutting tools, band saws, and cut off saws

o Pipe installation equipment, threaders, cutters, reamers and dies

o All types of Hand tools, etc.

o Grinders of all types

o Lock out/ Tag out procedures

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Company Engagement
• Quality
• Cost Consciousness