Maintenance Mechanic | 3rd Shift

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Qualifications
High school diploma or GED
Five or more years of Industrial Mechanical experience or related mechanical experience and/or specific welding, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical training required
Ability to read, speak clearly, and understand detailed written and verbal instructions given in English
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
Must be able to follow standardized written directions
Must demonstrate ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram, or schedule form
Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and smell
Frequently required to sit and talk or hear
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
Must have specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States - relocation assistance is available
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate, feel objects, tools or controls
The employee must occasionally lift, push/pull and/or move up to 20 lbs
Benefits
Safety; it’s our #1 priority
Opportunities to contribute to your community through volunteerism
A culture of inclusion, support and recognition
Senior leaders that are highly accessible and available to employees
A strong focus on education and career development through training
Competitive hourly rates and bonus potential for organizational performance
A comprehensive benefit plan designed to keep up with the changing healthcare needs
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining production equipment consisting of components such as hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and general mechanical
Oils and greases production equipment, as necessary, to keep the equipment functioning optimally
Troubleshoots and repairs production equipment malfunctions reported to maintenance by line supervisors
Inspects and maintains all production equipment as necessary and as scheduled
Operates drills, saws, grinders, welding apparatus, presses and a variety of manual tools to repair and maintain production equipment
Monitors and maintains building and grounds functions such as plumbing, general electrical wiring, and painting
Test operates production machinery before and after repairs are made
Machinery including, but not limited to, mixers, saws, conveyors, box makers, sealers, fryers, freezers, Raytheon machine, fork-lifts, separators and baggers
Responsible for communication of progress of repair work, potential problems and general functioning to line supervisors and incoming maintenance shifts
Writes up and submits to proper requests for parts as necessary to facilitate repairs and maintenance
Records and maintains all relevant maintenance work completed and keeps a logbook of daily activities
Coordinates maintenance efforts with outside machinery technicians to facilitate expedient and proper repair
Makes equipment adjustments as requested by line supervisors to assist machine operators with accurate functioning of precision production equipment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, reach with hands and arms, bend, squat and climb (ladders)
Job description
About High Liner

High Liner Foods was founded in 18++ in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada as a small salt fish company. Lunenburg is still the current home of our Canadian Operations.

High Liner Foods is the seafood brand people trust. Every day we’re Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life through a focus on our customers, innovation, and of course, responsible operations. Our talented team is committed to the High Liner goal of becoming the leader in branded, value-added seafood in North America.

We offer professional, technical and operational career opportunities across Canada and the United States. We believe in building a high-performance organization by investing in our people. We are focused on developing future leaders from within and fostering career growth and advancement.

It’s our time to make waves. Join us.

High Liner Foods is a career destination. We look for high performing talent who value:
• Safety; it’s our #1 priority
• Opportunities to contribute to your community through volunteerism
• A culture of inclusion, support and recognition
• Senior leaders that are highly accessible and available to employees
• A strong focus on education and career development through training
• Competitive hourly rates and bonus potential for organizational performance
• A comprehensive benefit plan designed to keep up with the changing healthcare needs

Position Summary

This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining production equipment consisting of components such as hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics and general mechanical.

Job Duties Include
• Oils and greases production equipment, as necessary, to keep the equipment functioning optimally.
• Troubleshoots and repairs production equipment malfunctions reported to maintenance by line supervisors.
• Inspects and maintains all production equipment as necessary and as scheduled.
• Operates drills, saws, grinders, welding apparatus, presses and a variety of manual tools to repair and maintain production equipment.
• Monitors and maintains building and grounds functions such as plumbing, general electrical wiring, and painting.
• Test operates production machinery before and after repairs are made. Machinery including, but not limited to, mixers, saws, conveyors, box makers, sealers, fryers, freezers, Raytheon machine, fork-lifts, separators and baggers.
• Responsible for communication of progress of repair work, potential problems and general functioning to line supervisors and incoming maintenance shifts.
• Writes up and submits to proper requests for parts as necessary to facilitate repairs and maintenance.
• Records and maintains all relevant maintenance work completed and keeps a logbook of daily activities.
• Coordinates maintenance efforts with outside machinery technicians to facilitate expedient and proper repair.
• Makes equipment adjustments as requested by line supervisors to assist machine operators with accurate functioning of precision production equipment.

Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED
• Five or more years of Industrial Mechanical experience or related mechanical experience and/or specific welding, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical training required.
• Ability to read, speak clearly, and understand detailed written and verbal instructions given in English.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.
• Must be able to follow standardized written directions.
• Must demonstrate ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and smell.
• Frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have specific vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States - relocation assistance is available

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, reach with hands and arms, bend, squat and climb (ladders). The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate, feel objects, tools or controls.

The employee must occasionally lift, push/pull and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Work Environment

The field work environment will expose the employee to loud noise, food grade dust & odors, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil and electricity. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, dust, smoke and odors.

Allergens found inside the plant include: fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk and coconut.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, age, sex, ****** orientation, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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