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Aerotek Maintenance Mechanic in East Syracuse, New York
Aerotek is currently hiring on behalf of a large food production company in Syracuse, New York for a qualified Maintenance Mechanic to help support and maintain production and facilities equipment!
Description:
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for completing assigned maintenance duties to ensure customer, team member, and vendor satisfaction. The Maintenance Mechanic does this by performing onsite maintenance for production equipment by completing breakdown and preventative maintenance on all filling, packaging, processing and palletizing equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic will diagnose, repair and replace industrial equipment in a fast paced production environment. The Maintenance Mechanic completes these functions in the support of the manufacture of dairy related products.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for achieving assigned goals in the area of maintenance, safety, quality, performance, and cost
Responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities - including, but not limited to disassembling and reassembling machinery, overhauling gearboxes, replace bearings/bushings/etc.
Read blueprints, schematics and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of a part, machine, or piece of equipment
Expedite the reentry of down equipment within a manufacturing environment to working condition
Repair and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies
Test the performance of electro-mechanical assemblies using test instruments such as multi-meters, volt, and amp meters
Install electronic parts and hardware, using soldering equipment and hand-tools
Operate, test, program, and maintain complete manufacturing line such as beverage filling machines, conveyors, and palletizers
Source parts from vendors when parts are unavailable or have long lead times; order parts in a timely manner to ensure equipment reliability
Maintain Maintenance Inventory System to ensure accurate inventories
Communicate effectively between shifts and other departments, including status of equipment to supervisors/co-workers at end of shift as well as log book documentation
Responsible for complying with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations
Responsible for following OEM manuals and executing accurate and precise procedures according to those manuals
Provide assistance and support to all areas in the production facility as assigned by supervisor/lead
Responsible for gaining competence on line circuits and learning proper hookups are made in the facility
Responsible for reporting food safety problems and initiating action and for supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality
Ensure work areas are sanitary and strictly adheres to sanitation practices
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Minimum of GED or High School Diploma is required
Minimum 3-5 years' experience within a mechanical automation field
Technical trade, military training or technical college strongly preferred
Experience with VFD's, stretch or blow molding, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic sanitary valves, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Experience with PLCs, instruments and controls
Experience with closed cooling systems including evaporator towers, water cooling towers and chillers
Experience working in a food manufacturing environment preferred
HVAC experience is a plus
Additional Information:
Night Shift: 6pm-6:30am
rotating shift, every other weekend
Pay: $25-$30/hr.
If you or someone you know is qualified and interested, click 'Apply Now'!
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.