HP Hood LLC · 3 hours ago
Maintenance Mechanic - Nights
HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair, and installation of equipment, systems, and utilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingOrganic
Responsibilities
Understands the functionality of equipment
Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and correct issues by utilizing knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical maintenance, motors, control circuits, power supplies, basic AC&DC theory, and power distribution
Reads and understands electrical schematics and is able to use and understand electrical testing equipment
Understands boiler operations and can troubleshoot problems related to steam generation
Responsible for the operation, maintenance and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system
Ability to use hand tools including, lathes, drill presses, saws, welding equipment, calibration equipment, etc. to troubleshoot mechanical issues
Performs necessary repairs or preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment
Understands operational urgency and supports production needs
Communicates to Maintenance and/or Plant Manager any condition that prevents the manufacture of products to established standards
Ensures safe operational practices for self and other operators
Adheres to all plant GMP and sanitation policies
Promotes SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner
Performs any and all duties as directed by Supervision
Qualification
Required
GED or High School Diploma with at least 3+ year's experience in manufacturing
Prior experience in industrial maintenance
Intermediate computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
Excellent troubleshooting experience
Ability to troubleshoot and correct issues by utilizing knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, mechanical maintenance, motors, control circuits, power supplies, basic AC&DC theory, and power distribution
Reads and understands electrical schematics and is able to use and understand electrical testing equipment
Understands boiler operations and can troubleshoot problems related to steam generation
Responsible for the operation, maintenance and general repairs to the anhydrous ammonia system
Ability to use hand tools including, lathes, drill presses, saws, welding equipment, calibration equipment, etc. to troubleshoot mechanical issues
Performs necessary repairs or preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment
Understands operational urgency and supports production needs
Communicates to Maintenance and/or Plant Manager any condition that prevents the manufacture of products to established standards
Ensures safe operational practices for self and other operators
Adheres to all plant GMP and sanitation policies
Promotes SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner
Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events
Ability to successfully multi-task
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred
Experience within PLC's and Ammonia Refrigeration preferred
Experience working with outside vendors and contractors
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Wellness programs
Employee discounts
Retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing development
Advancement opportunities
More
Company
HP Hood LLC
For more than 175 years, the name Hood® has been synonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste great.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.35MKey Investors
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
2024-11-22Grant· $0.35M
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