Now Foods

Overview

The Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and electromechanical equipment in a manufacturing facility, working a weekend schedule either from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM or from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Friday through Sunday. This role also involves training and mentoring less skilled maintenance mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, lubricates, and troubleshoots complex processing and high-speed packaging machinery.
• Performs predictive and preventative maintenance activities as outlined in the CMMS system.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots all types of A/C and D/C electrical equipment.
• Fabrics components using standard shop equipment including lathe, mill, and welding equipment.
• Operates production equipment as part of troubleshooting and validation of completed maintenance activity.
• Assists Engineering in installation of new equipment.
• Works with technical support, operations group, and peer mechanics to resolve machine or personnel issues.
• Helps maintain spare parts inventory for the plant.
• Maintains shop areas and parts room in a clean and orderly manner.
• Actively participates in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Occasionally performs work in other areas such as building maintenance.
• Complies with safety and cGMP requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school plus a minimum of two years of related experience or a minimum of five years related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machine troubleshooting, electrical, mechanical, fabrication, pneumatics, hydraulics, OSHA standards, and cGMPs.
• Food or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strong working knowledge and ability to repair packaging and processing production equipment.
• Ability to train and mentor other employees.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical blueprints.

Additional Information

• Weekend schedule: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Friday - Sunday or 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Friday - Sunday.