Mission Produce®

Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of maintenance duties with a specialization in general production equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance, equipment installation, and fabrication to ensure optimal productivity, efficiency, and safe operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanic skills including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment.
• Conduct general maintenance functions according to blueprints, layouts, and schematics.
• Rearrange equipment and install new equipment as needed.
• Responsible for preventive maintenance of all production equipment.
• Execute welding jobs, fabricating metal parts, frames, stands, and brackets from blueprints and instructions.
• Solder copper airlines using propane torches.
• Repair and test production equipment with urgency.
• Requisition tools and maintenance parts, and manage tool issue and repair.
• Perform safety inspections on equipment and report unsafe conditions.
• Ensure maintenance personnel follow safety rules and act as safety role models.
• Provide advice, guidance, and training as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
• Technical trade school training of 2 years preferred.
• Ability to maintain and repair plant equipment, systems, machines, and tools.
• Experience with multiple types of hand and power tools, welding, and fabrication.
• Strong mechanical background for installations, repairs, and upgrades.
• Excellent ability to build and maintain cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to read and understand plans and blueprints.
• Strong hands-on ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledge of equipment and manufacturing safety procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced cold and wet environment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) a plus.

Additional Information

• Standing, bending, kneeling, and crouching for prolonged periods.
• Able to lift 25 to 48 pounds to a minimum height of 36 inches.
• Work in cold conditions from 38°F to 50°F and hot conditions.
• Make decisions in a high-stress environment.
• Work with and around conveyors and other moving equipment.
• Work at heights.
• Able to perform the essential function of the job with or without accommodation.
• Location: Swedesboro, New Jersey.