Mechanic 3rd shift
HP Hood
- Suffield, CT
- $26.10-28.42 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Properly troubleshoot and repair all equipment associated in the production, freezing, packaging, and hardening process, including, but not limited to pumps/motors, freezers, fillers, injectors, conveyors, banders, bundlers, hardening systems, palletizing systems, etc. in a timely manner with minimal supervision;
- Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment;
- Perform general maintenance duties as it relates to plant equipment and building;
- Properly perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding, and plumbing duties as required;
- Rebuild/replace equipment as needed, including but not limited to pumps, gear boxes, bearings, bushings, chains, bundler headers, conveyors, etc.
- Possess comprehension of all ice cream processing, freezing, packaging, refrigeration, and hardening equipment;
- Complete assigned work orders by their required due dates;
- Complete assigned housekeeping duties as required;
- Communicate to Maintenance Manager or Plant Manager of any condition that prevents the manufacture of product to established standards;
- Work in a safe manner, in compliance with Company, State and Federal GMP’s, SOP’s and company Policy and Procedures;
- Ability to work overtime, including weekends, holidays, and emergencies, as needed;
- Possess own tools necessary to perform the requirements of the position;
- Work effectively as part of a team and display a positive attitude;
- Obtain Hazmat Technician certification and work as a member of the local Hazmat Team;
- Other duties as assigned.
- Work in a safe and responsible manner at all times, following all safety policies, procedures, and rules;
- Report unsafe observations or conditions to a supervisor or manager;
- Immediately report an injury or accident to a supervisor or manager;
- Meet all company requirements for training, including Log Out/Tag Out, confined space, electrical safety, Hazmat Technician, hot work, ladder, fall protection, fire safety, etc.
- Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner following prescribed procedures;
- Report food safety problems to a supervisor or manager;
- Maintain the preventative maintenance program.
- Trade School Diploma or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability in industrial maintenance activities such as hydraulics, pneumatics, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and general manufacturing maintenance;
- Basic math and reading skills;
- Ability to work independently or in a group/team atmosphere;
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Communication:
- Required to talk and hear
- Visual: Ability to read small print (manuals)
- Dexterity:
- Ability to use hand and fingers to perform tasks
- Ability to perform tasks while lying on back / side
- Ability to perform tasks on knees and in awkward positions
- Ability to perform tasks in limited access areas as well as cramped, awkward and confined spaces.
- Standing: Long periods of time. (4 - 6 hours)
- Sitting: Infrequently.
- Walking: Occasionally for short periods.
- Climbing: Frequently – work must be performed while standing on ladders
- Portable Step Ladders 1’ – 12’
- Fixed Vertical Ladders 6’ – 20’
- Portable Extension Ladders 20’ – 30’
- Ascend and descend stairs
- Squatting / Crouching: Frequently
- Use of Hands / Wrists / Arms: Frequently.
- Twisting of wrists: Frequently.
- Lifting: Light (
30 lbs occasionally). * Carrying: Light (30-50 lbs) frequently, distance 30 yards.
- Pushing/Pulling: Under 75 lbs without assistance frequently.
- Pushing/Pulling: Over 75 lbs with assistance occasionally.
- Ability to withstand varying temperatures ranging anywhere from 100°F to -40°F for varied periods of time.
- Manufacturing environment with moving parts;
- High noise levels;
- Outdoor temperature ranges from 95° and higher to -5° and lower;
- Indoor temperature ranges from 80° and higher to -30° and lower;
- Wet, damp and icy conditions;
- Chemical hazards including cleaning and refrigeration chemicals.