Amarillo
Job Description SUMMARY: Under the direction of our Maintenance Manager, the Mechanic B is responsible for the care and maintenance of all property and production assets in a safe, sanitary, and efficient condition, also responsible for staying up to date on new products, equipment, technology, and techniques. This facility produces a variety of dairy products as safely and efficiently as possible, while meeting all corporate, customer, and government requirements. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements (both planned and unplanned) on production, packaging, processing equipment and utility systems (to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electrical, power, gas or air required for operations), • Readily available for emergency repairs/breakdown situations, • Read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service., • Perform preventive maintenance (i.e. conducting computerized preventive maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data), • Line manufacturing support systems (ozone generation, line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery), • Complete work orders in a timely manner, maintaining high quality standards., • Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties, • Maintain communication with other departments, management and employees and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production., • Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with the required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOPs., • Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor, • Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes., • Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, • Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area., • Follow all required work safe practices, including but not limited to: Lockout-tag out requirements and wearing all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling and fall restraints., • Responsible for food safety, pre-requisite programs and food quality related to designated area. Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately., • Performs other related duties as assigned by management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS: • Professional experience with ammonia refrigeration systems preferred., • Must be willing to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays., • Strong communication (verbal and written), • Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems and independently take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment down time., • Ability to work on all equipment on the floor such as conveyors, mechanical, filler, sleever, and box director., • Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, gas systems, liquid propane, boilers and refrigeration, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Requirements for Level C: • Trained in forklift operation., • Demonstrates basic knowledge of mechanical equipment repair., • Able to complete all preventative maintenance tasks., • Able to create a notification in SAP., • Able to locate parts in SAP., • Demonstrates a high level of communication, cooperation, and teamwork., • CPR/First aid certified., • Basic tig, stick, wire welding. Plasma and acetylene cutting., • Able to troubleshoot and overhaul a centrifugal pump., • Understanding of MCC room layouts, • Able to troubleshoot/replace motor control starters., • Able to troubleshoot/replace relays and solenoids., • Able to laser align anything coupled or pulley driven., • Able to troubleshoot and wire a 3-phase motor., • Able to troubleshoot and repair 110v and 24v control wiring., • Eligible to achieve skill level B after a minimum of one year at skill level C.