Maintenance Operative I Or Ii

Home Market Foods (HMF) is a growing, successful, category-leading producer of protein-based meal solutions that is as committed to treating our colleagues and customers as family as we are to delight consumers with award-winning products. Our innovative products are sold at the top retailers and food service customers in North America, and it is our commitment to empower our people and treat them with respect and kindness that defines who we are.

You may recognize our brand names or products: Cooked Perfect brand meatballs are found in the frozen section of almost all grocery stores in the US; RollerBites are on the grill of every 7-11 and many convenience stores nationwide; Eisenberg hotdogs and Bahama Mama sausages, both of which are sold at many sporting venues, movie theaters, schools, and other large venues. Our success is supported by our collaborative culture, decentralized decision-making, and commitment to compassionate leadership.

We have grown substantially over the last few years, propelled by our investments in innovation and operations and led by a team of world-class leaders. We are poised for continued success and offer amazing opportunities for our customers and our employees.

With corporate headquarters in Needham, MA a manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA, and a distribution facility in Norton, MA, we are comfortably located within the Boston metropolitan area.

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

The Maintenance Mechanic will perform equipment PMs, troubleshoot broken electro-mechanical equipment such as electronic controls, conveyor systems, production machines and other supporting equipment. In addition, the mechanic will teach apprentice level mechanics how to troubleshoot equipment and read schematics. As a key member of the Maintenance Department, he will have the opportunity to take on the roles and responsibilities of an industrial mechanic while contributing to a dynamic and growing organization. The Maintenance Mechanic will primarily be responsible to perform equipment PMs, troubleshoot and make repairs to production equipment in a food service industry, learn from other mechanics while teaching apprentice level mechanics the trade.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform stick, MIG and TIG welding.
• Trouble-shoot and diagnose mechanical or electrical issues using manuals, drawings, and schematics.
• Use a lathe, Bridgeport, or drill press.
• Works with other mechanics to accomplish shift objectives and projects as directed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Weekend Shift, Friday to Sunday, 6PM to 6:30AM
• Follows all established safety rules and regulations and utilizes required safety equipment.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Independently able to identify broken or worn components in machines.
• Take direction from the Maintenance Shift Supervisor and Maintenance Manager.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess good time management and organizational skills including the ability to multi-task, work well in a team setting with other technicians and trades professionals.
• Knowledge of the proper use of hand and power tools required.
• Familiarity with cGMP/GMP.
• Valid US Driver's License required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The below physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift seventy-five pounds,
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Must have good vision and manual dexterity.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, perform repetitive motions, see variations in color, climb and work from ladders.

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.

• Exposure to cold temperatures while on the production floor and in other parts of the building
• Required availability to work weekends and overtime as necessary to complete projects and installations.
• Exposure to approx. eighty-five decibel sound while on plant floor (appropriate ear protection will be provided)
• Company provided Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) must be worn while on the production floor.

Home Market Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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