Maintenance Mechanic

At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We're a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence.Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we've grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us.

Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter-from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter (Brief summary of responsibilities)

• Diagnoses malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Repairs / rebuilds various plant and process equipment including pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, and other related equipment.
• Repairs / rebuilds / replaces hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and understands flow controls.
• Understands and troubleshoots Programmable Logic Controllers (Nomenclature, input, output, etc.) Repairs / replaces instrumentation to include level sensors, RTD's, chart recorders, prox sensors, and photo eyes.
• Ability to use a CMMS to process work orders, PM's and look up inventory and order parts.
• Operates forklifts and aerial platforms.
• Performs required Preventative Maintenance on plant and process equipment.
• Drills, files, grinds, and cuts various materials using hand and / or power tools.
• Saws various metals using chop or band saws.
• Welds various metals using wire feed, stick, or TIG.
• Machines various materials using a mill and / or lathe.
• Welds and polishes stainless steel to 3A standards for dairy industry.
• Performs electrical troubleshooting on various plant and process equipment including amp and voltage readings, testing fuses, and understanding electrical prints.
• Repairs / replaces electrical components to include fuses, relays, transformers, wiring and other related equipment.
• Starts, stops, adjusts, and troubleshoots the ammonia system. Replaces / repairs ammonia equipment as needed.
• Possesses a working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Repairs HVAC systems and controls.
• Repairs, inspects, replaces door systems to include closures, strikes, fire doors, overhead doors, roll-up doors, and man doors.
• Plumbing to include repairing / replacing fixtures, clearing clogs, piping, and repairing water heaters.
• Repairs / replaces equipment on the steam system including valves, traps, return pumps, and conductivity tests. Conducts boiler water tests and operates the boiler as needed during weekend and holiday rotation.
• Works with co-workers and supervisor to resolve maintenance problems.
• Works weekends and holidays as needed to complete job duties.
• Keeps work area and tools clean and organized.

You Are Best Suited For The Role If You have the following education, experience and skills :

• Values that align with the Saputo culture.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to work while frequently exposed to extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), and outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to frequently to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and / or move up to 100 lbs. with assistance as needed.
• Ability to complete at least one job related course per semester.
• Long periods of time standing, walking, climbing up to 4 flights of stairs, climbing ladders
• Ability to read and write English
• High level of welding, electrical or mechanical skills a plus
• Flexible to work various shifts as plant and business needs arise

We Support and Care For Our Employees By Providing :

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

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Range is Starting Rate - $25.99 - $29.34

Saputo is among the top three cheese producers in the USA and one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products.

We have a diversified product portfolio with well-known retail brands, such as Friendship Dairies, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella and Treasure Cave, and a strong foodservice presence, partnering with chain restaurants and broadline distributors.

Thanks to our countrywide footprint and national and international distribution networks, we're proud to bring our best to our customers and, consumers and have plenty of opportunities for our employees to grow in their own way.

And we do it while also striving to build a healthier future for our people and the communities where we operate, guided by our values and the Saputo Promise.

To learn more about Saputo in the USA, please click here. (http : / / saputo.com / en / our-products / usa-sector)

Join the Saputo Dairy USA team to make your contributions matter every day!

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