2nd Shift - Seamer Mechanic chez Red Gold Foods

Job Title: Seamer Mechanic

Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt                                         

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the upkeep and repair of factory equipment.  Also responsible for the installation of new machinery.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Installation and removal of equipment of all types: pumps, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, cables, chains, pipes, valves, tanks, etc.
• Repair, upkeep, setup and operation of facility equipment
• Facility utility upkeep. Adhere to Red Gold policies, rules and regulations, including GMP’s and safety

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, General Educational Development Diploma (GED) or equivalent experience
• 2 years minimum industrial maintenance experience desired
• Pass Bennett Mechanical test
• Basic math skills, understanding of Geometry, blue print/diagram reading

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·       Good Communication Skills

·       Accurate

·       Detail oriented

·       Able to handle pressure

·       Able to work well with others

·       Multi-task oriented

·       On the Job Training regarding:

o   Completion of apprenticeship type training. (Previous training taken into account)

o   Confined space training.

o   Lock out/Tag out training.

o   Food Safety for Maintenance/GMP training

o   Fork truck Training

o   Familiarization Training  (approx. 30 days)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

·       Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels

·       Standing- to complete most all tasks

·       Walking

·       Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment

·       Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox

·       Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels

·       Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment

·       Squatting

·       Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine

·       Twisting- to perform work activities

·       Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires

• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Able to work a flexible work schedule
• Must be able to climb mechanical personal lifts and ladders of all types: step, extension, straight.
• Must be able to lift 90 lbs.
• Must have good sight and hearing.
• Must be able to use good judgment when moving heavy objects.
• Capable of operating a fork truck or other motorized lifting machinery.
• Must be very safety conscious
• Must be able to successfully use basic math, reading and writing skills.
• Must be able to understand and follow equipment installation and repair manuals.
• Must be capable of using properly the following:

o   Ladders of all types

o   Lifting equipment and tools: chain falls, jacks

o   Fork Trucks

o   Measuring Devices: rules and tapes, micrometers, torque wrenches, dial indicators etc.

o   Stationary and portable drilling equipment

o   Welding equipment: welders, cutting torches

o   Soldering or brazing tools

o   Metal cutting tools, band saws, and cut off saws

o   Pipe installation equipment, threaders, cutters, reamers and dies

o   All types of Hand tools, etc.

o   Grinders of all types

o   Lock out/ Tag out procedures

Other

·       Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.

·       Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust

• Attitude and Commitment

• Diversity

• Customer Service

• Company Engagement

• Quality

• Cost Consciousness