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Home Market Foods · 1 day ago

Senior Maintenance Mechanic, 1st Shift - $8000.00 Sign-On Bonus!

Norwood, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$48/hr - $50/hr

10+ years exp

Home Market Foods is a company that values talent and success, creating a positive workplace environment. The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on complex electro-mechanical equipment, while also mentoring junior mechanics and ensuring the continuity of manufacturing processes.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maximize uptime utilizing expert knowledge and troubleshooting techniques with electrical systems including power distribution, motor controls, variable speed controllers, robotics, automated packaging machinery, process equipment including pumps, valves, meters and mixing equipment

Analyze equipment performance, troubleshoot to isolate the problem, determine (and perform) actions needed to restore the system to performance specifications

Lead the diagnosis and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment issues, using technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic tools

Perform routine preventive maintenance to enhance equipment performance and minimize downtime

Identify and replace defective components, ensuring high standards of machinery operation

Participate as necessary in new projects to install or improve the safety and performance of existing and new equipment

Mentor and assist junior mechanics, fostering skill development and troubleshooting capabilities

Experience in welding/fabrication. May conduct welding (stick, MIG, TIG) and operate machine tools (lathe, Bridgeport, drill press) as needed

Qualification

Mechanical troubleshootingElectrical troubleshootingPreventive maintenanceWelding/fabricationPLC knowledgeFood processing experienceBilingual English-SpanishCommunication skillsCritical thinkingLeadership

Required

Ten+ years of maintenance experience, ideally including experience at an OEM or similar

Expert in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs of industrial equipment and facilities including working knowledge of mechanical, electro-mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and facility systems (hot water, compressed air, refrigeration.)

Experience in food processing required; experience with packaging machinery preferred

Knowledge of PLC's is required

Initiative, critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgement and decision making, persistence, attention to detail, adaptability, flexibility, concern for others and leadership

Utilize CMMS, identify trends, and use data to drive improvements to the preventative maintenance process

Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP/GMP) requirements

Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics and repair instruction

Requires strong communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal), as well as the ability to calculate figures and amounts as needed

Capable of defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, experimenting and drawing valid conclusions

Ability to learn new information quickly (i.e. maintenance and administrative technology, changes in controls)

Valid U.S. Driver's License