SUMMARY:
Performs repairs and troubleshooting on food processing equipment to include, but not limited to: stuffers, vacuum pumps, mixers, grinders, packaging machinery, conveyors, hydraulic units, multivacs, and ovens.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Installs replacement belts, filters, gears, chains and valves.
• Rebuilds valves, pumps and gearboxes.
• Troubleshoots pneumatic, electric and hydraulic machine problems and makes necessary repairs.
• Performs repairs to machines involving machine guarding, bolt replacement and breakdowns due to mechanical wear.
• Welds machine components.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks such as lubricating parts, drives chains, etc.
• Handles installations, including hooking up air, water, gas and the alignment and leveling of equipment.
• Acts as a lead by training, mentoring and providing guidance to less experienced and hourly Maintenance employees.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Mechanical aptitude and skills preferred.
• Ability to weld stainless steel and other related metals preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and troubleshooting, preferred.
• Prior experience reading schematics and hydraulic drawings, preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual, preferred.
• May be required to work long hours and weekends.