LiDestri Food and Drink has grown from our roots as a pasta sauce and salsa manufacturer to become an R&D engine, formulating and producing innovative food products for our national and retailer brand partners. A family-run company based in Rochester, NY, LiDestri employs over 1,000 people across three U.S. locations. We have decades-long partnerships with some of the most respected consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and the most highly inventive retailer brands.
Setup, repair, install, maintain machinery equipment including; mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, special projects, measuring and calibrating equipment, performing preventive maintenance duties;
Performs all production equipment setups as required to meet operational needs;
Supports and completes Preventive and Planned maintenance of mechanical and utilities equipment including but not limited to; cleaning, inspecting, setup, diagnosing, replacement, testing and continuous improvements;
Assists in the diagnoses of electrical and mechanical malfunctions in machinery and equipment. Inspect visually and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunction;
Identifies and reports the need for repairs/major repairs to Maintenance Management;
Crossover with previous shifts’ maintenance and production employees to review the schedule and current runs, identifying what needs repair and plan product changeovers;
Effectively communicate with other departments in a professional manner at all times to communicate on equipment and repair status;
Works within the maintenance team to accurately communicate/document events so that others have the most effective information to solve problems;
Assists with the installation of new equipment and enhancing equipment through continuous improvements and upgrades;
Some basic fabrication skills and use of tools associated with cutting, welding, grinding, soldering;
Enhances knowledge and skills of mechanical and electrical systems with on the job training;
Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance Managers and Master Mechanics on projects, continuous improvement and annual plant shut-down maintenance;
Completes all tasks while strictly adhering to all required industry guidelines but not limited to; Plant Safety, Food Safety, SQF and all internal/external audits;
Report food safety & quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
High School Diploma or GED required;
Basic computer literacy as evidenced by the ability to go online and conduct basic searches on the Internet, check email, create and send with attachments and use basic email features;
Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions;
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists;
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form;
Experience working with manufacturing equipment including 3 phase motors, control wiring, 24VDC, 120VAC, 208/220VAC, 480VAC;
Experience with Controls for Conveyor Systems, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pumps and Valves;
Knowledge of and ability to comprehend and troubleshoot production machinery (i.e. Fillers, Rinsers, Cappers, Case Packers, Case Formers, Coolers and Pasteurizers);
Familiarity with Lock-Out Tag-Out Authorized, Hot Work, Confined Space and HECP Training preferred;
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics;
Ability to use a variety of measuring tools and test equipment;
Ability to work independently, with limited supervision;
Requires mechanical aptitude;
Knowledge of Drill Press, Chop Saw, Port-a-Band, Sawzall and other maintenance tools preferred;
Knowledge or experience with Multi-Meters, Amp Probes, Meger Ohm Meter, Panelview;
LiDestri experience 2+ years and familiarly with 85% of plant machinery;
Manlift, Powertools, Hand tools, Panelview Controls, Production Machines, X-Ray Equipment, all types of Photo Eyes, Light Curtains, and Conveyors;
Kitchen equipment and Pumps, Milling Machine, Lathes and Drill Press;
Lock-Out Tag-Out Equipment, Gear and HECPS;
Computer and Printer;
Ability to climb ladders and use carts;
Ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters, oscilloscopes and motor megger;
Digital Multimeter and clamp-on AC current reader.
RTO calibrator, RTO Milliamp and Calibrator/simulator.