Machinist​/Mechanic

Job description
The primary responsibilities of this position are to proficiently perform the duties associated with the installation, troubleshooting and repair of all mechanical systems in the Carver receiving station.

Employees must comply with all quality, safety, attendance and work-rule requirements. May perform other miscellaneous duties assigned by the supervisor including, but not limited to, material handling, cleaning, painting, sweeping, shoveling and garbage clean up.

Due to the nature of this position, moderate physical activity is required, and employees may be required to perform heavy lifting. Forklift certification will be required.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma, or equivalent required
• Will have a working knowledge of common metal properties and selection of proper standard materials for replacement parts for all plant equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to weld with TIG, MIG, stick soldering and brazing.
• Must have troubleshooting/diagnostic experience with packaging equipment.
• Must possess plumbing and pipe fitting experience.

Specific Responsibilities:
• Will support and may supervise other maintenance crafts as required.
• Will be capable of reading, interpreting, and applying such understanding of electrical/mechanical blueprints and drawings.
• Will install, troubleshoot and repair any electrical or mechanical system as required.
• Will be required to troubleshoot and repair all processing and packing equipment as well as all plant mechanical equipment, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, water and waste systems.
• May use a variety of machinist's hand tools, precision hand tools and measuring instruments used for setting up and operating automatic and manual machine shop equipment.
• Will be required to operate, maintain, clean, adjust, and perform routine maintenance on process and facility equipment and systems (pump components, seals, gear boxes, etc.).
• Sheet metal fabrication for projects, repairs and improvements.
• Must maintain accurate maintenance, production, quality and operational records as required.
• May develop, write and maintain JSAs, CBMs, PMs and WOs for both electrical and mechanical equipment using the facility's computer systems and CMMS system.
• Will schedule, plan materials, tools, etc. for PMs and WOs utilizing the facility's CMMS system.
• May perform quality and sensory tests as required for production.
• Will possess ability to communicate with Service Technicians, RD, Quality, Engineering.
• Will interact with vendors and suppliers and transfer that knowledge on to peers, operators, and into formal documentation.
• Must understand the operation and capabilities of all process equipment for the purpose of troubleshooting and relieving other operators.
• May be required to attend and train the Trainer Program to become certified and be an internal training resource.

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
• Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

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