Job Description

What You'll Do:

The Production Mechanic troubleshoots equipment problems and perform immediate repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment by identifying and providing solutions for problems that occur in equipment and processes.

Essential Functions:

• Overhauls and installs new equipment, including programmable logic, refrigeration control, and packaging program equipment.
• Rebuilds and fabricates parts as needed or as required. Escalates to management if unable or lacking necessary replacements.
• Performs regular and as needed equipment maintenance while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and performs immediate repair.
• Schedules and conducts preventive maintenance.
• Generates parts request to ensure adequate inventory and generates, completes work orders as assigned.
• Creates work orders and completes work assignments in a Computer Maintenance Management system (CMMS).
• Performs equipment change-overs and production line set-ups as needed or as required.
• Work flexible shifts if required, including on call.
• Performs other duties as assigned, as needed, or as directed.

What Experience and Education You Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• At least 1 year of industrial maintenance or related work experience, which must include mechanical/electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Previous experience within high-speed industrial environment.
• Prior diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventative maintenance experience

What Could Set You Apart:

• Experience working in a cold storage environment
• Experience in a production environment with automated packaging equipment
• Experience in warehouse or with automated warehouse equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer Warehouse Management System(s) and related components, such as Pallet Jack, high lift, sit down or stand-up lift truck, RC, VoCollect Technology.
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Demonstrated knowledge of automated packaging equipment, including weighers or scales, baggers, case packers, palletizers, check weighers, box flippers, diverters, and conveyor systems.
• Ability to recognize, acknowledge and correctly react to basic information or input correct basic information into user interfaces to enable safe and efficient product flow across the automation systems.
• Ability to be cross trained into multiple areas of the facility.

Physical Requirements & Abilities:

• Regular work duties will be performed in an environment at 38 degrees.
• Limited exposure to a working environment with temperatures of -10 degrees to -20 degrees; industry rated cold gear will be provided.
• Ability to stack boxes within an automated work environment for an extended period.
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job which include: Working in temperature regulated areas, climbing stairs, ladders and crossovers and being on your feet most of the shift.
Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $26.00 – $32.25 hourly. Rates may vary based on work location.

Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Americold is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on job-related criteria and without regard to any legally-prohibited classification or status, consistent with applicable law.

EOE/AAM/F/D/V DFW.