ThompsonFirstGroup
Job Description
Job Description
Thompson First Group is currently seeking a qualified Maintenance Mechanic for a local client in Wilson, NC. Candidates who have a background working as a Maintenance Mechanic in an industrial setting are encouraged to apply.
Essential Job Functions: Adhere to all health and safety
policies/procedures,
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts). Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF). Report problems with the FSMS to responsible managerial employees to initiate corrective actions. Ability to perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers. Able to troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic). Able to perform maintenance on all production supporting equipment (i.e. glycol system, RO system, Compressed Air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems). Use innovative thinking when troubleshooting equipment in order to minimize production downtime, assure food safety, product quality and personnel safety. Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders to include recording all utilized part numbers for inventory purposes. Communicate effectively and completely all relevant maintenance and production related information from shift to relieving shift. Assist in training other maintenance personnel. Communicate with production during periods of downtime. Work collaboratively with all adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive improvement. Required Skills: Knowledge of GMPs. Understanding of Food Safety Requirements. Must be able to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals. Work without supervision. Good decision making/problem solving skills. Must obtain and maintain forklift certification. Competencies: Decisive, pro-active, self-motivated, and assertive. Strong interpersonal and developed communication skills. Data analysis and identification of trends. Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to the variable demands of the business. Ability to demonstrate working under initiative and think things through to solution. Ability to work under own supervision. Education and Experience: High school degree or equivalent. Minimum 2 years previous maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred. Working Conditions: Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed. Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold). The environment is structured and supervised.
Physical Demands of the Position: Standing, walking, kneeling and bending approximately 85% of day Computer and administrative work approximately 15% of day Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Ability to communicate effectively.
Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Job Description
Thompson First Group is currently seeking a qualified Maintenance Mechanic for a local client in Wilson, NC. Candidates who have a background working as a Maintenance Mechanic in an industrial setting are encouraged to apply.
Essential Job Functions: Adhere to all health and safety
policies/procedures,
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts). Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF). Report problems with the FSMS to responsible managerial employees to initiate corrective actions. Ability to perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers. Able to troubleshoot machinery for malfunctions (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, & pneumatic). Able to perform maintenance on all production supporting equipment (i.e. glycol system, RO system, Compressed Air system, lubrication systems, chemical distribution systems). Use innovative thinking when troubleshooting equipment in order to minimize production downtime, assure food safety, product quality and personnel safety. Complete, document, and retrieve final approvals on all assigned work orders to include recording all utilized part numbers for inventory purposes. Communicate effectively and completely all relevant maintenance and production related information from shift to relieving shift. Assist in training other maintenance personnel. Communicate with production during periods of downtime. Work collaboratively with all adjacent teams to resolve issues rapidly and drive improvement. Required Skills: Knowledge of GMPs. Understanding of Food Safety Requirements. Must be able to read, understand, and work with machinery blueprints and parts manuals. Work without supervision. Good decision making/problem solving skills. Must obtain and maintain forklift certification. Competencies: Decisive, pro-active, self-motivated, and assertive. Strong interpersonal and developed communication skills. Data analysis and identification of trends. Internal customer focus with the ability to adapt to the variable demands of the business. Ability to demonstrate working under initiative and think things through to solution. Ability to work under own supervision. Education and Experience: High school degree or equivalent. Minimum 2 years previous maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred. Working Conditions: Work Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, afternoon, evening, and overnight may be required. Overtime scheduled as needed. Work Environment: Operating in a fast-paced production plant with numerous moving parts. Noise levels require hearing protection and temperatures can get very hot and/or relatively cold). The environment is structured and supervised.
Physical Demands of the Position: Standing, walking, kneeling and bending approximately 85% of day Computer and administrative work approximately 15% of day Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds Ability to communicate effectively.
Thompson First Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.