Second Class Mechanic PA in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Maryland & Virginia Milk

Title: Second Class Mechanic PA
Job Category: Engineering
Requisition Number: SECON004684
Job Type: Full-Time
Philadelphia, PA, 19154, United States

Description

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future.
• Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products.
• We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters.

Work Shift: Friday - Tuesday

Hours: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM with willingness to work overtime, extra days, and holidays

Pay Rate: $35.72/hour

SUMMARY:

Maintains and repairs equipment to sustain continuous operation as required by the manufacturing operation and by the Maintenance Manager. Has a working knowledge of in-plant and regulatory audits of equipment in order to properly maintain all legal standards as well as equipment operation. Responds to maintenance calls from the plant floor. Use skills to achieve maximum machine uptime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understands functionality of equipment and analyses trouble areas. Makes adjustments or repairs on all plant equipment as needed.
• Completes basic repairs to pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyance systems, air compressors and Mac valves
• Understands functionality and can adjust and repair solenoid switches, hydraulic cylinders, gear boxes and pumps or any related pumping devices.
• Reads and understands electrical schematics and can use and understand electrical testing equipment.
• Make electrical repairs to all electric driven machinery and micro switches.
• Performs general maintenance duties as it relates to plant equipment and building.
• Understands boiler operations and can troubleshoot problems related to steam generation.
• Sanitary welds when necessary.
• Uses hand tools, lathers, drill presses, saws, welding equipment, calibration equipment to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Completes assigned work orders by their required due dates. Completes assigned housekeeping duties as required.
• Communicates to Maintenance or Plant Manager any condition that prevents the manufacture of product to established standards.
• Performs necessary repairs or preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment and
• refrigeration equipment.
• Completes trouble shooting skills using all plant test equipment, boiler operation, sanitary welding, stick welding, soldering.
• Rebuilds pumps and gear boxes.
• Runs conduit, wires controls and has basic knowledge of PLC’s.
• Performs any and all duties as directed by Supervision.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum high school diploma with higher education or certification required.
• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in dairy or a comparable industry preferred

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to reach, bend, extend.

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and bend.
• Regularly required to lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly required to read small print.
• Regularly required to communicate effectively.

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.

• The work environment may require working in varying degrees of temperature and may include contact with water or dairy liquids.
• Exposed to a noise level of 90 decibels. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate/high. Wet/slippery work conditions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Maola Local Dairies® is a farmer-owned cooperative committed to its local farm families and to producing high-quality, nutritious dairy products. Founded in 1920, Maola processes and delivers your favorite milk, cream, and dairy products to families, schools, and communities while investing in quality, innovation, and sustainability across its farms and supply chain. Learn more at www.maolamilk.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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