Maintenance Mechanic - Nights - 12-Hour Shifts

The role

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment, systems, and utilities. This role supports production needs and ensures safe operational practices.

What you will do

• Performs necessary repairs or preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoots and corrects issues using knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical maintenance, motors, control circuits, power supplies, basic AC&DC theory, and power distribution.
• Reads and understands electrical schematics and uses electrical testing equipment.
• Understands boiler operations and troubleshoots steam generation problems.
• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system.
• Uses hand tools including lathes, drill presses, saws, welding equipment, and calibration equipment.
• Communicates conditions that prevent product manufacture to Maintenance and/or Plant Manager.
• Ensures safe operational practices for self and other operators.
• Adheres to all plant GMP and sanitation policies.
• Promotes SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.

Required qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma with at least 3+ years experience in manufacturing.
• Prior experience in industrial maintenance.
• Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent troubleshooting experience.
• Physically able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, handle and move items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to lift greater than 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.

Nice to have

• Experience within PLC’s
• Ammonia Refrigeration
• Experience working with outside vendors and contractors

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• wellness programs
• employee discounts
• retirement plans
• tuition reimbursement
• ongoing development
• advancement opportunities

Before you apply

• Employment is subject to verification of an applicant’s identity and eligibility for employment in the United States as required by immigration laws.
• We are unable to assist with sponsorship at this time.

About the company

Founded in 1846, HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Their portfolio includes brands such as Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, and Planet Oat.