Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

Responsible for the manufacture of consumer foods which comply with all food safety, quality and regulatory requirements. 

Understands and supports company and site safety policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe work conditions and behaviors and engages with co-workers to ensure conditions and behaviors comply with policies.  Suggests changes to safety policies as appropriate 

Performs the necessary activities to operate, maintain, and clean production equipment. 

Understands, follows, and improves documented operational, maintenance, and sanitation standards in a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) work environment. 

Performs equipment changeovers and sanitation activities. 

Performs preventative maintenance activities, work orders, and lubrication in a timely manner to maximize performance of plant equipment.  Improves and modifies preventative maintenance activities as appropriate. 

Inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, and/or replaces complex processing and packaging equipment including:  Mechanical components such as conveyor belts, bearings, motors, pulleys, shafts, gearboxes, etc. Pneumatic components such as air cylinders, diverters, hoses, regulators, pumps, valves, etc. 

Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. 

Coaches other team members on technical skills, machine functionality, defect identification and resolution, and equipment repairs. 

Active participant in training and qualification programs for designated line/area.  Participates in assessments, ensures effective training, and maintains consistent qualification standards. 

Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination, to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause; documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions. 

Serves as owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems and is responsible for building technician skill and providing ongoing coaching. 

Creates documentation as needed (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.). 

Increases skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits, and scheduled maintenance activities. 

Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data.  Can utilize email and online training resources. 

Maintains accurate electronic database of repair and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking. 

Facilitates effective shift pass down with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues. 

Lead projects to improve safety, quality, and production results in a designated area. 

Works as part of a team and assists fellow employees as needed. 

Other duties as assigned.