Job Description
Maintenance Mechanic – Job Summary:
We’re supporting our client, a leading manufacturer in the food & beverage environment, based in Allentown, Pennsylvania who are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to join their growing team. The successful Maintenance Mechanic will have experience of working within a high-volume metal packaging / food / machinery environment.
Salary: $37 – $43 per hour
Benefits: To be discussed at interview
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Allentown PA
Job Start date: ASAP
Job Summary:
Great opportunity exists for a maintenance mechanic. Strong mechanical skills are our most important qualification. We are looking for mechanics across all shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
- Performs scheduled maintenance and repairs of production equipment.
- Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
- Must follow all OSHA and plant safety rules along with S.Q.F. (safe quality food) regulations.
- Supports teams in operational improvement and performs any other duties deemed necessary or appropriate.
About You:
- At least 3 to 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician.
- Must have a strong ability to work on production machinery and is self-motivated and able to work overtime when necessary.
- A proven track record of success in maintenance and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems, and AC / DC variable speed drives is necessary.
- Reads and interprets equipment manuals, drawings, and able to perform required maintenance and service.
- Knowledge of PLC controls
- Strong knowledge of troubleshooting AC and DC voltage
- Basic welding
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Problem Solving – Recognize and solve the malfunctioning of the machines as well as quality problems.
- Strong developed skills to successfully manage projects and communicate status from beginning to end are necessary.
- Must be comfortable in a hands-on role as most time will be spent on plant floor working on projects, setting up production equipment and interfacing with company employees of all levels.
- Being able to function in a team environment and work comfortably with all departments is essential.
- Commitment to tasks, persistence and a sense of urgency will be necessary for success.
Job Application:
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