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Maintenance Mechanic

Saputo Inc.
Las Cruces, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 Mar 2025

About the role

En Saputo, ofrecemos lo mejor, elaborando productos de alta calidad, invirtiendo en nuestra gente y apoyando a las comunidades de todo el mundo. Como uno de los diez mayores procesadores de lácteos a nivel mundial, valoramos las contribuciones que importan y nos esforzamos por fomentar un ambiente de trabajo inclusivo e impulsado por el crecimiento. ¿Estás listo para dar lo mejor de ti?

How You Will Make Contributions That Matter

  • 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

This is a 12hour night shift schedule- 6:00PM to 6:00AM

Starting Range - $25.99 - $29.34 + $2 Night shift Differential

Hourly offers will vary commensurate with experience, educations, skills and training

In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo

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