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Mechanic - Blackfoot, Idaho
Night Shift- Plus \$2 differential, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every
other Wednesday
7:00 pm- 7:00 am
Competitive Pay plus Generous Benefits.
Job Summary
This position is accountable for the timely installation, preventative
maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex plant equipment and
facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of
automated production lines and a manufacturing facility operating on a
24 hour/day, 7 days/week operation.
The incumbent is assigned jobs by the supervisor or a superintendent and
is expected to complete most jobs, including those of a complex nature,
with little supervision.
All assignments must be carried out under stringent safety and
sanitation standards. Quality requirements are constantly monitored,
necessitating equipment fabrication and machine operations within
specific tolerances and operational specifications to ensure the
delivery of food products on time and at the lowest cost by conforming
exactly to the customer\'s requirements. Participation of employees in
the implementation of improved concepts is encouraged in all production
processes.
Skills required include an intermediate level in proficiency in welding,
plumbing, electrical repair, instrumentation, running lathes and milling
machines, fabricating and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Additionally, the incumbent must own and maintain a basic set of hand
tools.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Performs mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and
preventive maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer\'s
manuals, diagrams, sketches etc. This includes, but is not limited
to, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, drying equipment, motors, VFDs, and
control instruments to sustain and improve operations in a manner
that minimizes downtime.
- Ability to setup and operate simple machining operations including
but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other
metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Ability to perform
basic welding tasks.
- Ability to understand mechanical and electrical blue prints,
sketches or schematics of complex objects and circuitry as requested
in work orders or to perform job duties.
- Is aware of, and can demonstrate, maintenance best practices such as
alignments of sheaves and sprockets.
- Identifies needed parts, supplies, and repair items working in the
CMMS.
- Provides support and back up for other members of department as
needed by leadership.
- Assures compliance with 6S and housekeeping standards.
- Participates in Continuous Improvement activities.
- Performs basic troubleshooting of control systems circuitry.
- Provides assistance to lower-level mechanics and leadership to small
teams. Performs more advanced functions as a part of training and
development.
- Complies with all safety related policies, rules, regulations,
technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and
identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Additional Accountabilities Requested, But Not Required:
- Knowledge of carton formers, case packers, and weighing equipment.
- Knowledge of utilities such as boilers and air compressors.
- Background in wastewater treatment.
Ability to perform and understand predictive maintenance practices such
as vibration, oil analysis, thermography, and ultrasonic
Must maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity while
embodying the tenets of \"What We Stand For\" and \"The Basic
Principles.\"
Must maintain the highest standards of data management by creating
consistent, reliable data which will ensure accuracy and in turn,
maximize the use of data and confidenc in decision making.
Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and
State regulations and internal Company policies. Regularly complete
behavior-based safety observations. Ensure unsafe conditions are
corrected in a timely manner.
All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF 2000.
All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety,
food quality or plant security issues to management for appropriate
action.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Reasoning Ability:
Must be able to creatively apply experience and common sense to a
variety of situations, processes, and people. Must be able to make
technical decisions and support the staff on technical issues. Possess
the ability to manage several projects concurrently. Be able to plan
work, order parts, and coordinate downtime to complete work orders. Be
able to resolve issues which may include conflicts between employees,
equipment malfunctions, and variations in operating conditions.
Computer Skills:
Must demonstrate strong skills in Microsoft Office suite and be able to
effectively use Maintenance Management Software.
Physical Demands: