**Maintenance Mechanic **reports to the maintenance supervisor and is responsible for long term root cause solutions for the maintenance team, execution of projects with other operational groups, troubleshooting day to day reoccurring issues and advising/helping develop training to new mechanics with the assistance of the maintenance supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities

Leads maintenance team on projects related to equipment modifications, new products, rebuilds and complex problems.
Works cross functionally with production, sales, project engineering, quality and maintenance to deliver solutions to problems.
Develops solutions to help improve through put (operationally or downtime reduction).
Responsible for day-to-day reoccurring maintenance issue and addressing root cause
Troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and replace equipment and components involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, relay logic systems.
Provides long-term solutions and day-to-day support to all operating teams for troubleshooting, problem analysis, equipment failures, etc.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with co-workers including manufacturing associates, other support department associates and management
Assists shift supervisors with identifying the root causes of recurring breakdowns and implementing solutions.
Perform other related duties, as assigned by the maintenance supervisor

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering or a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Experience: Experience in a food manufacturing environment, specifically a packaging area.
Technical Skills: Advanced technical skills in food processing equipment, packaging equipment, HVAC, compressed air, mechanical and electrical fields (e.g., PLCs, instrumentation, mechanical engineering, etc.), with the ability to lead resource planning efforts in a large manufacturing environment, preferred.
Maintenance Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of maintenance systems, work order processes, preventive/predictive maintenance, TPM, inventory, and scheduling software, preferred.
Problem-Solving: Able to lead problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with high-level process issues.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Planning and Organization: Good planning and priority-setting skills. Ability to keep and stay organized.
Teamwork: Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to be respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
Work Schedule: Rotation of days of the week; may require overtime.

You should be proficient in:

Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
Maintenance and Repair Skills
Workplace Safety & EHS Management
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Machine Safety Inspections