Third Shift Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Newly Weds Foods provides premium ingredients to some of the biggest brand names in the country! Our Watertown plant is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic who will perform preventative maintenance & emergency repairs to all production machinery, striving to improve equipment reliability & glove quality, as part of the maintenance team.

Experience with PLC's, especially Allen Bradley is a plus! Must be willing to roll up their sleeves at times to get the job done.

This position does NOT coordinate the work of outside service contractors and our reliance on outside contractors is minimal.

Benefits :

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental / Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan with Company Match that vests within 1 year
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life / AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term / Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Essential Functions :

• Perform machine set up and repair assembly and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance routines on all production equipment.
• Install, debug and stabilize plant equipment as required.
• Assist in Production / Maintenance related assignments as needed.
• Communicate regarding issues and problem solve with Production staff any quality and safety concerns.
• Record maintenance data as directed by the Maintenance Manager to monitor equipment performance, i.e. work orders, time cards
• Identify and report equipment concerns to the Maintenance Manager.
• Participate in overtime assignments as required.
• Provide on call coverage as needed.
• Perform other various similar and related duties as required by the Manager.

Qualifications :

• Associates Degree in Maintenance Technology field and or equivalent Education, Experience and Training.
• 1-5 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Through knowledge of Maintenance jargon, Maintenance Best Practices Knowledge; OSHA, safety, etc.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment
• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA and Production needs.

Work Environment : The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.

Disclaimer : The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.