Overview:

Alliance One International, Inc., a prominent leaf tobacco merchant, is seeking a Skilled Mechanic to join our team. As a Mechanic, you will play a vital role in maintaining and repairing machinery essential to our leaf tobacco processing operations. This hands-on position requires expertise in industrial maintenance and mechanical knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Repairs equipment, general repair, installation and maintenance of conveyor systems, motors and tobacco processing equipment.
• Performs basic mechanical work throughout the facility, following the Lead's and Supervisor's direction.
• Completes preventive maintenance on existing equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies:

• Contain strong electrical experience (single to three phase current, plus low voltage)
• Demonstrate good overall industrial or general maintenance knowledge.
• Exemplifies operation of test instruments and other tools such as drill presses, saws, grinders, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and help solve mechanical problems.
• Perform and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to read and work from blueprints.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have basic knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and practices.
• Understands and adheres to the company safety rules and procedures.

Education and Experience Required:

• General mechanical ability.
• Follows instructions to the detailed level.
• Works well as part of a maintenance team, communicating clearly and working safely.
• Flexibility to adapt to facility needs in cases of equipment breakdown, rebuild or replacement.
• Must have 1-3 years of general mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Electrical and PLC experience is helpful.

Work Environment:

The work environment will consist of standing and working near moving mechanical parts. This position operates in an uncontrolled climate and warehouse conditions with frequent exposure to tobacco dust. The noise level in the plant environment is usually moderate. Personal Protective Equipment (hearing protection and safety glasses) and other PPE may be required for specific tasks. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for maintaining machinery and possess the required skills, we invite you to apply for this rewarding Mechanic position at Alliance One International, Inc.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$23.70 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Experience:

electrical: 1 year (Preferred) general mechanic: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person