Maintenance Mechanic II
$36–$41 year
On-siteIrwindale, California, United States or Duarte, California, United States
Job Summary
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical equipment in a food processing environment, including rebuilding gearboxes, power drives, and AC motors. Perform preventative maintenance on pneumatic cylinders, pressure switches, and automated scales while servicing vertical form and fill machines, metal detectors, and conveyor systems. Replace mechanical components, program VFDs, and read electrical schematics to diagnose issues with heaters, vacuum systems, and printers. Execute plumbing repairs, follow strict OSHA, FDA, and GMP safety protocols, and operate forklifts and scissor lifts. Work flexible hours and overtime as needed to support operators and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- minimum of 2 years in maintenance food manufacturing or related field
- Knowledgeable in equipment safety requirements as they apply to equipment moving and installation
- Knowledgeable in forklift and scissor lift safety
- Working knowledge in 48-VAC, 240VAC, 120VAC, 24VDC, 5VDC electrical safety practices
- Ability to safely operate shop equipment such as grinders, cut-off saws, power tools, ladders, etc.
- Working knowledge of basic protective equipment requirements as they apply to maintenance personnel
- Knowledgeable in proper use of portable fire extinguishers and Hot Work Permits
- Working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, and GMP requirements as they pertain to maintenance activities at a food processing facility
- Knowledgeable in equipment Lock-Out/Tag-Out requirements
- Must not by-pass Safety Devices under any Circumstances
- Knowledgeable of safe lifting techniques
- Must use slip resistant footwear due to nature of environment
- Must use/wear/follow PPE and GMP compliance as needed
- Must be aware of potential hazards: Paper/Knife cuts, Slip/falls, Pinch Points, and Contusions
- Ability to read/write in English and Communicate in Spanish
- Ability to work Flexible hours and overtime as required by workload
- Ability to Drive Forklift and Scissor Lift
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency in multiple skill clusters, such as electrical controls, mechanical systems, welding, fabrication, and manufacturing processes
- Ability to rebuild gearboxes, power drives, AC Motors, and replace mechanical Parts
- Ability to install production equipment
- Ability to repair/rebuild pneumatic cylinders
- Ability to follow Preventative Maintenance Program and Procedures assigned
- Ability to service and replace pressure switches, photo eyes, etc.
- Ability to troubleshoot and program at a basic level equipment such as Automated Scales and Vertical Form and Fill Machines
- Knowledgeable in mechanical drive fundamentals, i.e., chain drive sprocket and gearbox ratios etc.
- Ability to read piping diagrams and identify the function of various components for air and water distribution systems
- Ability to troubleshoot heater elements, air cylinders, gears, vacuum systems, box printers, package printers, check weighers, and conveyor equipment
- Ability to replace automated equipment with mechanical components
- Proficient in the use of standard hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, bearing pullers etc.
- Proficient in the use of simple power tools such as drills, grinders, cut-off saws, impact wrenches, etc.
- Ability to perform plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains, replacing faucets, toilet repairs, etc.
- Knowledgeable in cleaning and degreasing techniques
- Ability to program simple production equipment such as metal detectors, spin dryers, etc.
- Ability to program VFD's
- Must be able to read electrical schematics and identify components
- Must have working knowledge of electrical testing equipment/tools
- Ability to function in a team environment where continuous improvement is expected through communication and cooperation
- Willing and able to contribute and implement department programs, procedures, and systems as needed
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