Maintenance Mechanic at GA Foods – St. Petersburg, Florida

GA Foods is hiring a Maintenance Technician. This position will service production and facility equipment, in both electrical and mechanical aspects as well as perform general and preventative maintenance and repair of all fixtures and equipment, facility and building upkeep.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a variety of electrical and electronic equipment by repairing, servicing, and replacing components such as relays, circuit breakers, motors, wiring and circuit board, packaging equipment repair and electronic connections, timing.
• Service boilers, refrigeration, and HVAC units.
• Troubleshoot/retrofit/fabricate andoptimizepackaging line productivity.
• Set up,maintain, and repair high speed production lines (FEMC, Shanklin)
• Conduct general and preventative maintenance repairs as per assigned work orders.
• Maintain a variety of electrical and electronic equipment by repairing, servicing, and replacing components such as relays, circuit breakers, motors, wiring and circuit board, packaging equipment repair and electronic connections, timing.
• Troubleshoot andoptimizepackaging line productivity.
• May make repairs on electric power tools, lights, fuses, and portable electric devices/equip.
• Bend and install conduit, pull, andterminatewires, replacemotorsand motor starters.
• Conduct general and preventative maintenance and repaironHVAC, refrigeration, equipment, plumbing (faucets, drains, etc.), general facility, fixtures and building upkeep.
• Perform other tasks within skill level as assigned by supervisor/higher level mechanics.
• Understand and follow established safety procedures, including but not limited to PPE, LOTO,Hazcom, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Experience

• Demonstrated mastery of maintenance skills
• Prior experience with high-speed automated production & packaging equipment, HVAC/refrigeration systems, process controls, high voltage/utility systems and equipment, boilers.

• Knowledge of local codes& regulations.
• Training/certifications/license in two or more maintenance disciplines.
• Able to troubleshoot/perform all general/preventative maintenance/repair of industrial production equipment, other operating equipment, building & facilities, including analysis & diagnostics.
• Read and interpret schematics, etc.
• General office equipment & computer systems, including CMMS.
• Valid FL Driver License.
• Good communicationskills.

Schedule:

• Must be available to work weekends as part of a rotating schedule

Physical Demands

• Under 1/3: Taste or smell.
• 1/3 to 2/3: Climb or balance, Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl.
• Over 2/3: See, Stand, Walk, Sit, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms,Talkor hear.

Weight Lifting/Exertion

• Under 1/3:Weight liftingup to 100 lbs.
• Over 2/3:Weight liftingup to 50 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At GA Foods, we are deeply committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. It is our policy that all employment decisions are made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetics, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

We base all employment decisions on merit, qualifications to perform the essential job functions (with or without reasonable accommodations), and business needs.