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Maintenance Mechanic | 3rd Shift

Location: Newport News, Virginia

Category: Mechanic Jobs

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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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