Maintenance Mechanic - Dairy Manufacturing ( Humboldt)

Humboldt Creamery is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The Plant Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the care and maintenance of all equipment in a safe, sanitary and efficient condition. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology and techniques.

This position offers a Union wage, with full medical benefits paid by the Company. You will also be eligible for the Teamsters Pension plan.

Essential Functions:

Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems.

Readily available for emergency repairs in breakdown situations.

Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

Performing preventative maintenance.

Line manufacturing support systems.

Complete work orders in a timely manner maintaining high quality standards.

Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties

Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.

Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.

Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP's.

Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low su pply levels to Supervisor

Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.

Follow all required work safe practices. This would include lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.

Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area.

Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred; Formal Engineering/Maintenance Training desired

3 years minimum experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably food and beverage industry.

1 year minimum experience with one or more technical experiences: Electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer controlled equipment, PLC and HVAC

Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time

Must be able to stand, walk, kneel and bend required for virtually the entire shift.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.

Be able to effectively work in a team environment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Humboldt Creamery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or veteran status, disability, medical condition, sex, or age (as defined by applicable law).

Any offer of employment by Humboldt Creamery may be contingent upon passing a background check, medical examination and or drug test.

Compensation details: 24-26 Hourly Wage

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