High School Diploma or GED
Must have two or more years of mechanical/electrical education certification or equivalent experience in manufacturing facilities, preferably food experience
Must have or obtain 1st class B boilers license within 12 months and follow hour requirements to upgrade license
Must be flexible to support weekend work schedule
Must be able to perform electrical work (change pump motors, diagnose motor control problem, etc.)
Must know pneumatics, solenoid valves, and air cylinders
Must be able to use standard maintenance tools in a safe manner
Must have the ability to perform minor projects from planning to installation. (Typically, this includes non-sanitary piping, drain lines, vacuum lines)
Must have the ability to perform routine repairs in a safe and timely fashion (rebuilding product/water pumps, boiler maintenance, HVAC, VFD's, sanitary valves, piping leaks)
Must have the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment, identify any abnormal conditions, and maintain appropriate records
Must have the ability to perform basic welding for repair and fabrication (tig/stick)
Must have the ability to follow process control computer variables and schematics and diagnose system problems
Must have the ability to assist other mechanics on more complicated repairs in a safe and useful manner
Must have good interpersonal skills necessary to foster cooperation and effectively communicate with others
Must be able to successfully complete a written maintenance test conducted by Maintenance Manager
Basic computer skills
Must be able to read, write and speak English