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About the Role

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and improving production equipment, packaging equipment, facility support systems, and manufacturing machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities while supporting production schedules and minimizing equipment downtime. The role involves close collaboration with various departments to maintain equipment according to food safety requirements, regulatory standards, and company policies.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, packaging equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, mixers, compressors, and other manufacturing equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor system issues to minimize production downtime.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform emergency repairs in a timely manner.
Install, modify, repair, and replace equipment components as needed.
Perform routine inspections to identify equipment wear, deficiencies, and potential failures.
Execute preventive maintenance activities according to the Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedule.
Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and work orders within the FMX Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, commissioning, and capital improvement projects.
Maintain production equipment in proper operating condition to maximize reliability and efficiency.
Perform welding, fabrication, machining, and basic electrical repairs as qualified and required.
Lubricate equipment using approved food-grade lubricants and follow established lubrication schedules.
Replace bearings, belts, chains, motors, sensors, pneumatic components, valves, and other mechanical parts as required.
Assist with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems as directed.
Coordinate maintenance activities with Production to minimize operational disruptions.
Maintain maintenance tools, equipment, spare parts, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
Assist with contractor activities and equipment repairs as assigned.
Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform maintenance activities in a manner that protects food safety and product integrity.
Follow sanitary maintenance practices to prevent contamination during maintenance activities.
Ensure equipment is properly cleaned, inspected, and approved prior to returning equipment to production.
Utilize approved food-grade lubricants, replacement parts, and maintenance materials where required.
Support compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, SQF, FSMA, Food Defense, Food Fraud, Allergen Management, Preventive Maintenance Programs, and Traceability requirements.
Immediately report equipment failures, food safety concerns, quality issues, or unsafe conditions.
Support the Company's commitment to producing safe, legal, authentic, and quality food products.
Remove equipment from service when unsafe conditions, food safety concerns, or equipment failures are identified.
Stop maintenance activities when unsafe working conditions exist.
Recommend equipment repairs, preventive maintenance improvements, and replacement of worn components.
Escalate equipment failures, safety hazards, food safety concerns, and maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager.
Verify maintenance work is completed before equipment is returned to production.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Technical school certification, vocational training, or apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
Minimum three (3) years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Food manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor systems.
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), preferably FMX, preferred.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the manufacturing facility.
Ability to frequently bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and work from elevated platforms.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to push, pull, and manipulate tools, equipment, and replacement parts.
Ability to work in confined spaces and varying environmental conditions as required.
Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills

Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance practices and mechanical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and conveyor equipment.
Knowledge of motors, pumps, bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, valves, and power transmission systems.
Basic knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems preferred.
Ability to read blueprints, equipment manuals, schematics, and technical drawings.
Knowledge of welding, fabrication, machining, and general shop practices preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Food safety culture support
Sanitary maintenance practices
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Machine Guarding
Electrical Safety
Arc Flash Awareness
Confined Space Awareness
Powered Industrial Truck Awareness
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Location

Garden City, NY

Work Type

Union Position
Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum three (3) years of industrial maintenance experience

Education Level

High School Diploma or GED
Technical school certification, vocational training, or apprenticeship in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred

About the Company

The Company is committed to producing safe, legal, authentic, and quality food products.