Maintenance Mechanic A - HP Hood LLC (Barre, VT)

Job Summary: Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs to machinery, equipment, physical structures, and electrical systems. Shift: Hours vary – (start time typically between 2:30am and 4:00am, dependent on the day and business needs); Monday-Friday. Job Responsibilities: Perform a variety of installations and preventative maintenance on plant and facility equipment. Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment including electrical and plumbing, insuring equipment is in good repair and in a safe operating condition. Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair pumps, boilers, steam system, water system, hydraulic system, pneumatic system, and any fluid system as applies. Be familiar with the plant facility and general operations of same. Handle tools and equipment properly and to use required protective gear. Perform light welding, grinding and cutting. Comply with all Federal State and Company Safety Guidelines and procedures. Participate in the development of preventative maintenance procedures for various pieces of equipment. Work with little supervision. Work extra shifts and extra days/hours as required to cover for vacation, sickness, training, etc. Work in a fast pace environment. This is a time critical business and candidates must be able to work fast and efficiently.  General: Follow all company safety policies and procedures. Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision. Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner. Perform assigned duties following “Good Manufacturing Practices.” Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Perform all other related duties as assigned. Requirements/Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. High level of demonstrated mechanical experience and aptitude required. Experience with welding, electrical, boilers, refrigeration, machinery repair and PLC troubleshooting and programs. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must be self-motivated, work efficiently in a fast pace, time critical environment, with little supervision.  SQF Requirements/Responsibilities: Support SQF by: Maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner. Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. The monitoring of incoming services Properly documenting tasks Completing Preventive Maintenance and Work Orders as required. Serves as a backup for all the other mechanics