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Job Title:     Plant Mechanic    Functional Area:      Operations 
Department:      Maintenance    Business Unit:      Pepperidge Farm
Reports To (title):     Maintenance Supervisor    Location:      Willard
Direct Reports (titles):    None    FLSA:      Hourly

General Summary
Responsible for operational maintenance service to all plant departments including performing installing, monitoring, maintenance, repair, and/or modification of electro-mechanical systems and equipment.  Ensures reliable operation of electro-mechanical systems and equipment throughout the facility including production and plant support.  Also, need to follow established procedures and work instructions for job responsibilities and assignments.

Principal Accountabilities 

1.    Responsible for day to day troubleshooting, repair and installation of low and high voltage (single/three phase) industrial electro-mechanical and control systems for utility and production equipment.  
2.    Identify and upgrade outdated or unsafe electro-mechanical installations.
3.    Assist in the development, implementation, repair, and maintenance of plant equipment.
4.    Provide resource(s) to machine operators.
5.    Responsible for documenting existing and new equipment, control and power system installation.
6.    Perform system start-ups and operational checkouts on systems including configuration, wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.
7.    Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
8.    Specify, help organize, and help maintain adequate spare parts and modules for control and instrumentation systems.
9.    Order, modify, design, and fabricate replacement parts as necessary.
10.    Utilize technical materials such as equipment manuals, schematics, MSDS, safety materials, system drawings, process and instrument diagram (P&ID's), blue prints, to troubleshoot and maintain systems.
11.    Responsible for efficient use of consumables.
12.    Conform to all quality standards (HACCP, Quality Safe Food).
13.    Participate in cross functional improvement teams.
14.    Participate in Root Cause Analysis process using tools such as 5-Why and other problem solving methods.
15.    Maintain good work area housekeeping practices according to 5S standards.
16.    Follow all safety rules. 
17.    Perform all other duties as assigned by supervision.

Job Specifications (knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certification, and training normally required for competent performance in the job)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate Degree (+) or actively pursuing a technical degree fields of Electricity / Electronics / or related studies is preferred.  If not degreed, equivalent experience and a demonstrated history of continuous learning of technology would be considered.  On-going education will be expected and progression must be demonstrated.    
LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
Forklift Operator Certification.  
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to read and comprehend technical instructions and have the ability to write correspondence and memoranda.  Must be able to communicate with respect, to all levels of employees
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Must be able to read a ruler and tape measure using Metric and English units of measure.   
REASONING ABILITY
Must have the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to troubleshoot problems involving several variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Physical Capacity screening process may be required for this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:
•    Stand for extended periods of time.
•    Use hands, fingers, and arms to reach and manipulate materials and equipment.
•    Walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
•    Ability to use senses to diagnose and troubleshoot problems.  
•    Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and regularly push/pull heavy loads on wheeled dollies.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this 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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, hot/cold temperatures, high noise levels, and wet environments.   
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to comply with all safety regulations, support plant safety initiatives, proper operating procedures and utilize prescribed safety equipment such as safety eyeglasses, safety shields, gloves, earplugs, respirators, and approved footwear. 

Ability to deal with a changing work environment and high pressure situations.  Must be able to work in a team environment.

This position may require overtime as deemed necessary to support operations and preventive maintenance activities.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must meet standards with: Mechanical, Electrical, and WorkKeys assessments.

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.