Monitors and maintains smooth plant operation, including production and packaging processes, support systems and facilities. With little or no supervision, disassembles / assembles, repairs, constructs, overhauls, maintains and installs all types of new and existing processing and packaging equipment and conveying, hydraulic and air systems as required. Performs preventive and predictive maintenance tasks. Responds to calls for service to any line in a timely manner. Independently troubleshoots equipment that is in need of repair or that is operating at a substandard level. Makes repairs and adjustments in a timely fashion to ensure as little downtime as possible. **Employee Type:** Full time **Location:** ND Grand Forks **Job Type:** Production Group **Job Posting Title:** Mechanic - Days **Job Description:** Job Description **Schedule:** Rotating A/B Schedule: (3) days one week and (4) days the next, 12 hour shift, 7:00am to 7:30pm **Work Location:** 1801 N 36th St, Grand Forks, ND **Benefits:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. **Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:** $36.00 per hour. **Essential Duties & Responsibilities** 1. Works in cooperation with engineering, technical and production supervisors or outside contractors as directed. 2. Forms, fabricates, and assembles components for repairs and/or modifications to existing equipment as well as experimental projects. 3. Assists other maintenance personnel as needed. 4. Addresses building maintenance issues as required. 5. Cleans all machinery, equipment and tools as required. 6. Keeps work areas and maintenance shop neat and orderly. 7. Complies with all safety and GMP requirements. 8. Completes required and appropriate paperwork. 9. Performs other tasks as directed. **Education and/or Experience** 12 years minimum education, 2-year trade tech or equivalent desired. 2 years’ experience in factory maintenance preferred. **Qualifications** Must have factory experience and possess good trouble shooting abilities as well as knowledge of processing operations. The ability to communicate effectively with management and fellow employees. Knowledge of basic shop tool usage, knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and troubleshooting, as well as the ability to read blueprints. **Supervisory Responsibilities** N/A **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. Required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, with a maximum distance required to carry 50 pounds of 100 feet at least 75% of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, push/pull, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms and walk up to 1/3 of the time; Sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time; talk or hear ½ the time. **Language Skills** Ability to read, write and interpret documents, to speak with vendors in a professional manner, and the ability to communicate effectively with management and fellow employees. **Reasoning Ability** Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. **Work Environment** The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Have the ability to perform all above tasks in an environment of 90 degrees F or greater up to 50% of the time. **Equipment Required** Basic hand tools shall be provided by the employee. Power tools and consumables, as well as a place to store personal hand tools are provided by the company. **Accommodation** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **EEO Statement:** Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.