Operator Mechanic 1st Shift

Job highlights
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Qualifications
Ability to use and safely operate hand and power tools
Familiar with Lockout Tagout procedures
Willingness to cross train in other areas of the facility to fulfill other assignments when needed
Willingness to learn and adapt to maintenance procedure and have a strong work ethic
Willingness to work overtime and Saturdays
Ability to work in elevated or cramped areas
The position involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting for extended periods
High School Diploma
Ability to lift 50+ pounds
Responsibilities
The Operator Mechanic is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner
This role involves troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing regular maintenance, and ensuring the smooth operation of all machinery
Operate machinery and equipment according to established procedures and specifications
Monitor the performance of machinery and equipment to ensure optimal operation
Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including lubrication, adjustments, and inspections
Operate production equipment
Assemble and set-up production equipment
Perform daily, weekly, monthly, & quarterly PM’s on equipment
Generate and close maintenance work orders
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform repairs as needed
Coordinate with the maintenance team for more complex repairs and maintenance tasks
Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities
Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the supervisor
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and efficiency
Suggest improvements to processes and procedures to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency
All other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Job description
The Operator Mechanic is responsible for operating and maintaining machinery and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This role involves troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing regular maintenance, and ensuring the smooth operation of all machinery.

Essential Job Duties
• Operate machinery and equipment according to established procedures and specifications.
• Monitor the performance of machinery and equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment, including lubrication, adjustments, and inspections.
• Operate production equipment.
• Assemble and set-up production equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, & quarterly PM’s on equipment.
• Generate and close maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform repairs as needed.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for more complex repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and efficiency.
• Suggest improvements to processes and procedures to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Competencies & Skill Requirements
• Ability to use and safely operate hand and power tools. Familiar with Lockout Tagout procedures

Competencies & Skill Requirements, Continued
• Willingness to cross train in other areas of the facility to fulfill other assignments when needed
• Willingness to learn and adapt to maintenance procedure and have a strong work ethic
• Previous experience in the food production industry a plus
• Bilingual skills a plus
• Forklift certification a plus
• Willingness to work overtime and Saturdays
• Ability to work in elevated or cramped areas
• The position involves standing, walking, bending, and lifting for extended periods.

Qualifications & Experience
• High School Diploma
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Work Environment

This is a food manufacturing facility. The environment may vary from warm to wet, to cold, to freezing, depending where you are in the plant.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.