PURPOSE 

The Electro-Mechanic Mechanic will report directly to the Reliability Engineer and will be responsible for maintaining all production and facilities equipment, electric, electronic and controls systems, instruments operating according to Bumble Bee’s specifications.  They will also support any equipment and facilities general maintenance activity as needed.  This is for a 2nd shift role, starting at 3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.  

DUTIES 

The duties of this position are those described below.  This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.  Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. 

1. Essential Duties:  These duties directly and substantially serve to achieve the purpose of the position.  

• Work with supervisor and/or department manager in prioritizing activities and projects.  Follows the instructions to complete required work and assignments (scheduled or non-scheduled) in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.   Keeps Supervisor informed of activities status on a daily basis. 
• Maintain and document all non-Edison electrical distribution panels, MCC panels, and all pushbutton stations in clean and working order. 
• Utilize the retort log to document, maintain and calibrate the retort instrumentation  
• Promptly attends to breakdowns and/or malfunctions. 
• Troubleshoot and repair motors (480VAC to 24VDC), control systems, sensors, relays, starters, timers, level controllers, RTD’s etc. add this:  Trouble shoot and program servo-drives.  
• Provide diagnostics, calibrations and repair of equipment and equipment components which includes but is not limited to: heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, manufacturing equipment, pumps, piping, retorts, busse systems, vessels, plumbing components and facility equipment and building and grounds.  Also includes, but is not limited to, tasks such as: 
• 1.  Properly lubricate equipment, bearings, and gearboxes. 
• 2.  Check belts, rollers, gears, sprockets, chains etc. for wear and   
• replace/repair prior to failure. 
• 3.  Rebuild pumps, valves, gearboxes as needed.  
• 4.  Perform pipe fitting and welding for various metals and materials. 
• 5.  Repair and/or fabrication of guards, guides, rails, etc. as required. 
• 6.  Perform general facility repairs such as plumbing, doors, walls, floors,  
• roof, ceilings, etc.   
• Design and fabricate electrical panels. 
• Install new equipment to current electrical system. 
• Bend and install conduit and run conductors. 
• Utilize Programmable Logic Controllers, computer, drawings, schematics and layouts to perform duties.  
• Maintain the control and instrumentation systems, troubleshoots and repairs all related control issues. 
• Perform preventive maintenance of critical plant and support equipment on a regular basis and properly document for maintenance records. 
• Provide support to technicians with other areas of expertise to troubleshoot simple and complex equipment problems. 
• Responsible for selecting and utilizing the proper tools, and for planning and performing job tasks in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Assist with electrical conservation efforts. 
• Troubleshoots and identifies ways to increase equipment performance and production speeds for improvement of efficiency. 
• Assist with repair of forklifts as needed. 
• Assist with fillers disassembly or assembly for sanitation department in a timely manner. 
• Specify and order electrical parts as required. 
• Ensure the Preventative Maintenance Program in SAP is followed. 
• Complete Work Order activities in the SAP program. 
• Operate production equipment, forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift/other industrial lifts as needed. 
• Works closely with the Central Parts Clerk to ensure all critical parts for the equipment are available.  Ensures all parts obtained from the storage room are properly documented in order to avoid discrepancies during cycle counts. 
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, quarterly plant-wide employee meetings, and training sessions (including safety training). 
• Maintain the work area clean and organized.  Ensures tools, equipment parts, oil/grease barrels, etc. are orderly and stored in the right locations. 
• Works from manufacturer’s manuals and specifications to keep equipment and machinery in proper working condition. 
• Perform other activities/duties assigned by the lead or supervisor. 

1. Safety and Compliance: 

• Champion a culture of safety within the maintenance team, strictly adhering to all safety protocols and promoting safe work practices. 
• Demonstrate a commitment to food safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and company policies, and actively engage in safety training programs. 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED 

• High School Diploma or equivalent; technical school preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a plant electrician. 
• Working knowledge of NEC codes, NEMA classifications, grounding, servo drives, frequency drives, AC and DC motors, circuit breakers, fuses, transformers, pushbuttons, selector switches, contact blocks, relays, timers, solenoid valves, limit switches, proximity sensors, magnetic sensors and photoelectric sensors. 
• Proficient in PLC programming. 
• Ability to draw, read and understand blueprints, equipment manuals, electrical schematics and ladder logic. 
• Ability to use amp/volt/watt meter, megohmmeter, electrical hand tools and wire; ability to solder wire. Ability to rewire and/or repair control systems, sensors, relays, starters, timers, level controllers, RTD’s, etc. 
• Proficient at troubleshooting equipment and making proper mechanical adjustments. 
• Knowledgeable about metric and standard fasteners, bearings, gears, gearboxes, sprockets, chain, tabletop chain and rail spacing. 
• Must be computer literate in programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.  
• Experience with Preventive Maintenance databases/software desirable; SAP experience a plus. 
• Ability to read/write, speak and comprehend English.  Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. 
• Ability to recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area; evaluates and selects solutions. 
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as in a team. 
• Alignment with the company’s core values of humble, hungry, and smart. 

PURPOSE

To provide adequate maintenance to keep equipment uptime and efficiency at 85% (as a minimum) of boilers, refrigeration, ammonia, water (including cooling towers), waste water, compressed air, gas and steam systems, general production, utilities and facilities related equipment to efficiently meet quality standards and production daily requirements.

DUTIES

The duties of this position are those described below. This job description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

1. Essential Duties These duties directly and substantially serve to achieve the purpose of the position.

a. Responsible for performing job tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

b. Efficiently operates and maintains boilers, refrigeration, hydraulic, wastewater, water recirculation, cooling towers, and compressed air, gas and steam systems in a good and constant operating condition.

c. Records utilities meter readings, issues, completed activities and important information in the daily log book.

d. Properly maintains emergency generator and regularly completes emergency generator log.

e. Operates, lubricates, inspects and maintains utilities pumps in good condition.

f. Initiates production and facility equipment for daily plant production startup. 

g. Knowledgeable about chemical dosages, their application, and responsible for keeping an updated chemical usage log.

h. Operates sewage treatment to be within prescribed limitations.

i. Inspects and maintains water discharge meters, and oversees maintenance of readings.  

j. Knowledgeable of state and federal regulations for operation of utilities equipment. 

k. Properly lubricates equipment, bearings and gearboxes.  

l. Promptly attends to a breakdown or malfunction.

m. May perform some pipe fitting and welding for various metals and materials.

n. Responsible for maintaining equipment parts, tools, oil/grease barrels clean, orderly and stored in the right locations.

o. Installs new equipment as required. 

p. Works from manufacturer’s manuals and specifications to keep equipment and machinery in proper working condition.

q. Works closely with the Central Parts Clerk to assure all critical and spare parts for the equipment are readily available.

r. Ensure that all parts obtained from the storage room are properly documented in order to avoid discrepancies during cycle counts.

s. Ensures the preventive maintenance (PM) program is followed and tasks are completed as scheduled.

t. Ensures all preventive and corrective maintenance activities are properly documented. 

u. Ensures that a good working relationship with other areas and the entire maintenance team is maintained.

v. Reports the status of activities, in a written and verbal manner on a daily basis.

2. Other Duties

a. Comply with all company policies and procedures including safety policies, procedures and rules, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

b. Supports disassembly and assembly of fillers for sanitation personnel, when needed.

c. Supports maintenance and repairs for general production, utilities, and facility equipment. 

d. Supports training of new maintenance utilities operator employees (or cross-training of other department employees).

e. Cleans boilers for annual inspections.

f. Performs all other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.)

– Full-time, on-site position located at our manufacturing facility.

– Exposure to production machinery and manufacturing environment.

– Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS REQUIRED

1. High School graduate or equivalent; technical school preferred.

2. Current Unlimited Steam Engineer license required (a company insurance requirement).

3. Ability to read/write/speak and comprehend English preferred.

4. 3-5 years’ experience operating and maintaining boilers, refrigeration, ammonia, water, cooling towers, waste water, compressed air, gas and steam systems.

5. Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems. 

6. Experience troubleshooting and correcting mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.

7. Knowledgeable about metric and standard fasteners, bearings, gears, gearboxes, and sprockets.

8. Proficient at reading blueprints and equipment manuals.   

9. Some knowledge of analog and digital instrumentation and control systems preferred.

10. Proficient in tool selection for each job, and measuring with tape measure and calipers.

11. Experience in fabrication, knowledge of metals and welding a plus. Ability to thread and bend pipe a plus.

12. Ability to work with little or no direct Supervision.

13. Ability to use computers (Excel, Word and Outlook). Experience with Preventative Maintenance Databases and Software (i.e. SAP) a plus.

14. If required to operate industrial trucks, will be trained and certified by Bumble Bee before any such operation.

15. Alignment with the company’s core values of humble, hungry, and smart.