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Maintenance & Repair
Industrial Mechanic
Fernley, NV
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Food Manufacturing / Industrial Processing Position Summary Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on industrial processing and packaging equipment. This role supports on-shift production by ensuring equipment reliability, improving efficiency and throughput, and assisting with continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate performs inspections, testing, and adjustments to keep systems operating at peak performance while strictly adhering to OFI safety, GMP, and food safety standards. Position Responsibilities
Perform emergency and unscheduled repairs on production equipment during operations
Complete scheduled maintenance during planned downtime or machine service
Troubleshoot machinery to support scheduled production runs
Perform mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs
Modify existing equipment and assist with fabrication and installation of new equipment
Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders
Maintain conveyors, pumps, fans, and other processing equipment
Perform oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding and cutting on carbon steel
Comply with OSHA safety and health regulations
Follow all GMP and food safety requirements
Adhere to all company policies and procedures
Support additional maintenance duties as business needs require
Position Requirements
Prior experience with welding and fabrication
Strong mechanical aptitude with hand and power tools
Ability to lift 50 lbs. consistently throughout the shift
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to work all shifts and overtime as required
Effective communication skills with coworkers and department leads
Ability to work in a dusty, fast-paced, noisy production environment with minimal supervision
Ability to ascend and descend stairs
Comfortable working in a team-driven environment and taking direction from supervisors
Required to wear and use appropriate PPE (hard hat, gloves, eye protection, ear plugs, steel-toe footwear, welding/cutting protection, etc.)
Must understand and follow all Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety, and OSHA regulations
Work Environment
Industrial food manufacturing facility
Dusty, noisy, fast-paced production setting
Requires physical stamina and safety awareness
Additional Information This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted as required by business needs.
