Mechanical Maintenance

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POSITION SUMMARY:

This role will work towards the elimination of equipment failures by providing scheduled and non-scheduled repairs that are critical to achieving Plant OEE and Equipment Availability goals. The incumbent will perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment, troubleshoot and repair all plant equipment, install all new plant equipment, maintain safe and efficient work condition of equipment, perform minor electrical work, work with outside contractors on equipment and help keep parts rooms neat and orderly.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS:

Maintenance

• Perform inspections, repairs, and rebuilds on all plant operating equipment. 

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on the mechanical systems including inspection and lubrication.

• Must be proficient in the use of precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, etc.)

• Must be able to install and align all types of new equipment.

• Perform shaft alignments within 5/1000-inch tolerance.

• Must display competency in performing basic electrical work safely.

• Read hydraulic prints and source replacement parts.

• Must possess mobile/diesel knowledge proficiency.

• Must possess mechanical knowledge proficiency (bearing installation).

• Must be knowledgeable about power transmission and pneumatic systems.

• Good fabrication skills and able to weld all alloys, and air arc (certification preferred).

• Must be able to troubleshoot, service and repair all plant operating equipment.

• Must be able to disassemble and rebuild all types of crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.

• Understand the installation and maintenance of all types of bearings.

• Perform shaft alignments within 1/4-inch tolerance.

• Able to use equipment manuals, parts lists or blueprints to properly install, repair, or order parts.

• Process knowledge of the CMMS System to ensure that work orders and checklists are completed accurately.

• Must be able to troubleshoot hydraulic systems.

• Routine replacement of bearings, idlers, dust collector bags, gearboxes, and drive belts will be required.

• Initiate work orders as required.

• Operate extended forklift, manlift, or maintenance machinery to perform plant maintenance.

• Must be able to complete belt tensioning alignment (Shaft/Belt).

• Initiate work orders as required

• Able to use equipment manuals, parts lists or blueprints to properly install, repair, or order parts.

Inventory

• Ensure all inventory parts are correctly charged from store.

• Ensure all parts are available before starting job.

Safety

• Perform all assigned work adhering to company and governmental safety rules and regulations.

• Attend scheduled safety meetings.

• Enforce all applicable safety policies.

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.

• Promote safety among co-workers.

• Participate in Behavior Based Safety program

• Comply with company, state, and governmental health and safety regulations always.

• Complete and document Workplace Inspections in a timely manner.

• Ensure maintenance tools are kept in good condition, repaired or replaced when necessary.

Training

• Upgrade skills by participating in vendor and company-designated training in addition to certification programs.

• Train on any new equipment installations.

(SQF) Safe Quality Feed

• Ensure a SQF workplace and follow regulatory compliance with Federal FDA – Food Modernization Safety Act (CFR Code of Federal Regulations Title 21, Part 507).

• Support Environmental Health and Safety, as well as SQF initiat