Maintenance Mechanic - Industrial

Company: California Dairies Inc.
Location: Fresno
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

SummaryThe Maintenance Mechanic/Stationary Engineer shall operate and maintain the equipment, systems and machines for which the Chief Engineer is responsible, under the supervision of the Chief or Assistant Chief Engineer.Wages starting at $27.03 an hour!!Essential FunctionsMaintain and repair all production equipment: pumps, Pasteurizers, homogenizers, atomizers, evaporators, dryers, churns, valves, baggers, etc.Maintain and repair all support equipment: boiler, air-compressors, ammonia compressors, thermal storage units, condensers, vacuum pumps, ammonia systems, air conditioning units, sewer meters, conductivity meters, water meters, etc.Must have a working knowledge of and experience in plant maintenance operations.Handling of chemicals for support equipment operation. Chemical testing of boiler feed water, condensate, cooling tower water, ice bank chilled water, plant process water.Daily utilities reading.Fabrication and manufacturing of equipment for production needs; product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, pneumatic lines, etc.Documentation of all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant record current.Responsible for reporting daily work orders and activity reports.Responsible for all work being done in a timely fashion and done properly.It is necessary that maintenance engineers work well with employees throughout the plant.Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).Must have the ability to get along with co-workers, management personnel, customers, vendors, and employees in accordance with the company policies and working rules while ensuring a harmonious and conducive work environment.Use initiative and judgment in making decisions, keeping with California Dairies, Inc. best interests.Perform other duties as assigned by management.QualificationsMust work in a safe and efficient manner and follow all safety procedures including the use of safety equipment.Must possess or be able to acquire a forklift operator license.Must have the ability to troubleshoot problems and be persistent until a solution is found.Must be willing to ask for assistance when the process is unclear.Must possess or be able to acquire a forklift operator license. Education and/or ExperienceOne to three months of related experience.Technical/other training or better in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldHigh School diploma/GEDVerbal and written communication skills.Basic computational skills required.Simple math reasoning required.Minimum two years' experience in a production setting involving electronics, instrumentation, refrigeration, electrical, and general mechanical.Required to attend two classes per year to improve their skills or as often as such classes are offered by the Union.AccommodationsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Employees will be subject to temperatures associated with an air-cooled room. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.Employee will be subject to temperatures from 34 to 100 degrees. An employee may come into contact with the following: ammonia, acids, caustics, chlorines, paints, particles, oils and lubricants, steam, pneumatics, fumes and hazardous gases, sealing compounds. Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to - hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.We offer a generous benefits package that includes:family medical/dental/visionretirement planspaid holidayspaid vacationloss prevention and safety bonus programsExperiencePreferred2 year(s): Industrial Maintenance Mechanic/Stationary EngineerEducationPreferredTechnical/other training or better in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldBehaviorsPreferredDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupLoyal: Shows firm and constant support to a causeFunctional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subjectDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivationsPreferredSelf-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside helpGoal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Keywords: California Dairies Inc., Fresno , Maintenance Mechanic - Industrial, Engineering , Fresno, California