Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanics follow the Engineering Team Leader’s direction and fully embrace Capistrano’s Bakery Prime Directives and the Statement of Values; coupled with the adherence to company policies, procedures, and guidelines. They are expected to perform duties as listed below and may include additional responsibilities as assigned.

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment as needed and perform scheduled maintenance repairs
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs of packaging and production equipment
• Maintain a safe, clean shop and working environment by complying with Food Safety, Work and Personal Safety, OSHA, FSMA and all related internal and external policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders and MSDS sheets to perform required maintenance and service
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using manual and power tools
• Must be able to disassemble and reassemble equipment maintaining an organized and clean working area
• Fabricate repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish desired job results
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work
• Respect fellow co-workers and their work areas by verifying that all debris and tools have been properly cleared upon completion of a job
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed
• Detail oriented and meticulous work ethics

Physical Requirements & Exposures

• Must be able to lift a maximum of 100 lbs and have prior proper lifting techniques training
• Ability to operate cutting, grinding and welding tools, and utilize corresponding approved safety devices while in operation
• Trained in safe operation of common maintenance equipment in a maintenance shop
• Exposure to oil, dust and ingredients that are known allergens
• Exposure to extreme weather temperatures and smoke
• Will be exposed to sharp objects, altitudes and electrical hazards

Qualifications & Skills

• Three to five years prior mechanical maintenance experience in production and packaging machinery; preferably in a food service environment
• Possess equipment maintenance knowledge and technical understanding
• Must be able to read blue prints
• Good decision making skills
• Work in a fast pace environment
• Well organized and self-directed
• Team player and contributor
• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus technical/vocational training
• Must have own tools
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Must speak English; bilingual a plus