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Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary:

Bongards’ Creameries is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Mechanic based out of our Humboldt facility. The maintenance mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing cheese-making machinery in a high-speed production environment. Responsibilities also include installing and modifying related systems in the facility as a whole.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect and diagnose equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• Perform preventative maintenance on conveyors, wrappers, packaging equipment, AGV, GIA, FANUC Robots
• Find root cause in defective equipment
• Install parts (new or refurbished) on various types of equipment
• Able to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electronic equipment (24v DC, 120v AC to 480v 3phase AC)
• Record repairs made and inventory used
• Clean and lubricate moving components
• Performs work on machines according to Preventative Maintenance Schedule
• Maintains detailed log of work completed, materials used, time spent, etc.
• Must report all Food Safety and quality concerns to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
• Must be comfortable to work indoor/outdoor, cold/warm environments, crawl spaces and elevated areas
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent Math and Reading skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Electrical experience with 24v DC, and 120vAC up to 480V 3 phase highly desired
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of Ladder Logic, Allen Bradley PLCs
• Knowledge of Schematics
• Knowledge of LOTO Procedures

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Previous maintenance experience in a production/manufacturing environment preferred
• Must adhere to and follow all Safety, GMP, other quality guidelines
• Must report all food safety problems to immediate supervisor or designated replacement
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
• Ability to spend long periods of time standing

Schedule:

• Night Shift 6:00pm to 6:00am Following a 2-2-3 schedule

Benefits:

• Medical – Prescription Drug – Dental – Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities

Bongards Creameries is a member owned COOP that has been operating since 1908. We take pride in our agricultural roots and our mission to provide a sustainable market for our patron’s milk. Our vision is to be the best dairy organization and to be an employer of choice in the region. People come to Bongards for a variety of reasons, but they stay because they are valued, listened to and rewarded for their efforts.