Maintenance Mechanic 1

Role Overview

Maintenance Mechanic 1 will follow plant safety procedures, use tools, and perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure machines and building systems operate efficiently. The role requires diagnosing mechanical problems, ordering parts, and assembling or repairing equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic 1 will also assist other workers and follow plant quality practices.

What You Will Do

Perform routine preventative maintenance, repair or replace defective equipment parts, diagnose mechanical problems, and order parts and supplies. Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery and equipment.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is a great fit for someone who is detail-oriented, able to work independently, and has strong problem-solving skills. The Maintenance Mechanic 1 will have opportunities to grow and develop their skills, and will be part of a team that values safety and quality.

Requirements

• Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines
• Knows emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
• Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Understands and identifies Lock-out/Tag-out procedures
• Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately
• Actively participates in the D&W safety improvement process/activities
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools and reassemble equipment
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blue prints, repair manuals and parts catalogs as necessary
• Order parts, supplies and equipment
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery and equipment
• Assists other workers with specific tasks as requested
• Follow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s
• Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience
• Works within defined processes and procedures or methodologies and may help determine the appropriate approach for new assignments
• Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures
• Supports the Plant’s Food Safety initiatives by completing plant required Food Safety training and by implementing / complying with the required practices.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness program
• 401K with company match
• STD/LTD
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program