Job Description

　　This position will require a self-directed, team oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in their work, and is willing to accept total responsibility for plant equipment troubleshooting, repair and preventive maintenance programs. Maintenance Mechanics will be responsible for a broad variety of equipment and system types, and must possess solid mechanical, electrical and maintenance welding skills, along with above average troubleshooting abilities. Due to the high levels of efficiency and productivity expected from this plant, Maintenance Mechanics must be innovative and demonstrate a “Can Do” attitude and be willing to perform whatever tasks are necessary for the plant to meet its objectives.

　　Daily Responsibilities

　　Stock and locate spare parts.

　　Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment.

　　Perform equipment modifications and rebuilds.

　　Perform routine maintenance welding and minor fabrication.

　　Perform general building maintenance.

　　Responsible for ensuring equipment is properly maintained in order to manufacture safe, legal and quality product.

　　Ensure that work areas are clean that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are full complied with.

　　Ensure compliance with all safety programs and maintain hazard free work areas.

　　Schedule and perform the following regular preventive maintenance:

　　Flour system blowers, airlocks, diverter valves and sifters

　　Change dust collector filter bags

　　Presses, dryers, accumulators and strippers

　　Die washer

　　Short cut storage and distribution system

　　Packaging machines, scales, code daters, printers, casepackers and tapers

　　Alvey case lifts, conveyors, accumulators and palletizer

　　Air compressors and dryers

　　Boiler, circulating pumps and control valves

　　Chillers and air handlers and intake filters (general HVAC)

　　Water treatment system

　　Plant hot water system and general plumbing

　　Must be able to adjust their work schedule in order to maintain a 2-shift operation (may require overtime as operation requires).

　　Be able to effectively communicate with team members to support a self-directed work environment.

　　Use sound judgment in exercising caution to insure personal safety and the safety of others.

　　Communicate effectively across all functions to insure efficient production levels.

　　Qualifications/Education/Experience/Skills

　　High School Diploma or GED required.

　　Must demonstrate good communication skills and be able to understand and interpret equipment training manuals and drawings.

　　Must demonstrate good math skills.

　　Must demonstrate a sense of urgency.

　　Must possess a solid mechanical aptitude combined with technical training and/or the equivalent in manufacturing experience (preferably in food manufacturing).

　　Demonstrate creative troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

　　Demonstrate an advanced understanding of electrical distribution and control circuits.

　　Demonstrate an advanced understanding of PLC theory and programming.

　　Advanced working knowledge of the following support equipment:

　　Boilers, pumps and circulating systems

　　Air compressors and pneumatic systems

　　Pneumatic conveying theory and related systems

　　Pasta drying instrumentation

　　Understand be proficient in the operation of the following shop equipment:

　　Drill press

　　Hydraulic press

　　Milling machine

　　Lathe

　　Grinders, band saws and other related hand tools.

　　Advanced maintenance welding including:

　　AC/DC stick, Tig, Mig, Gas Acetylene

　　Physical Requirements

　　Ability to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted; periodically lift up to 100 lbs.

　　Must be able to climb, kneel, crawl and work at elevation.

　　Vocal communication required to communicate with all plant personnel.

　　Distance and color vision acuity is required.

　　About Aerotek:

　　We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.

　　The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.