Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic will troubleshoot, repair, install, adjust and maintain processing and packaging machinery, devices, moving parts and equipment that includes, but is not limited to, electrical, heating, plumbing, refrigeration, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect equipment, structures, parts or materials to identify breakage, excessive wear, or the cause of errors, problems or defects. Also inspect to determine adjustments or repairs needed to safely operator equipment. Completed needed repairs.
• Observe and test in order to diagnose malfunctions in machines. Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained from operators to determine required solution.
• Install, maintain, repair and replace industrial processing and packaging machinery, work tools and equipment.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, specifications, technical drawings, work orders, processing charts and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
• Set, adjust or align mechanical controls, components, machine set-ups, and clearances of mechanical components or parts.
• Position, align, or level machines, equipment, or structures.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components.
• Fabricate new parts by cutting, welding or soldering metal to repair broken metal parts, bending tubing or conduit, etc.
• Assist vendors and Engineering in the implementation of new equipment and/or restructuring or retooling projects.
• Partner with operators to identify problems. Demonstrate equipment functions and features to machine operators.

Requirements: 

• High School diploma or equivalent is required but Technical degree in industrial maintenance or related field is strongly preferred.
• 5 years of experience in industrial / manufacturing maintenance or equivalent education in a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a food manufacturing or related plant.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• General knowledge of OSHA Codes, GMP's and sanitary design. Basic knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Experience with CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management Systems) is preferred.
• Proficient in general computer skills

Masterson Foods has a 5 tier Skill Base Pay Program the determines the level of pay.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Masterson Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.