Maintenance Mechanic

Now Hiring: Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Lowell, MA

Pay Range: $38-$46hr. *based on experience*

Schedule: Monday-Friday second shift

Benefits & Perks:

• 401(K)
• Dental Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health, Life and Vision Insurance.
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement

Who We Are:
Plenus Group, Inc, is a food manufacturer with an extensive line of versatile soups, sauces and value-added specialty food items, our foodservice division offers restaurants and grocery stores many delicious ways to please their customers.

We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to support our organization.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and supporting all aspects of the Company’s production maintenance activities. Communicates issues affecting maintenance work scheduling and completion. Responsible for food handling in accordance with food safety protocols based on Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for troubleshooting, repair work and preventative maintenance on all production
• machinery, equipment and instrumentation to sustain plant operations at highly efficient levels.
• Equipment includes mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and fluid handling systems.
• Ability to coordinate multiple jobs effectively and efficiently, and to handle detailed and broad
• range projects.
• Ability to meet deadlines and is detail oriented.
• Install and modify production equipment and machinery.
• Document project activities and prepare appropriate operating standards and/or maintenance
• procedures for all equipment and processes.
• Complete documentation process for machinery usage, equipment maintenance and purchases.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance equipment shop.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of maintenance supplies.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 60 pounds.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in
• temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, food allergens and gas.
• Must be able to work in the heat/steam and cold environment and perform manual labor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in packaging and process equipment line maintenance of
• machinery in food or beverage manufacturing facility
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, internet explorer) required.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills required.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to support cross
• functional teams including quality, operations and production.

PGI Foods is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. PGI Foods strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.