Maintenance Mechanic 3, 1st shift - Bonduelle Fresh Americas

Position: Mechanic 3, 1st shift 
Department: Maintenance 
Reports To: Maintenance Manager 
Salary Type: Non-Exempt
Location: Jackson, GA 

Groupe Bonduelle is a company that is making a positive impact. 

Groupe Bonduelle is the world leader in ready-to-use plant-rich food. By joining our company you will have an opportunity to make a positive and sustainable impact on yourself, others and the planet. You will play an active part in our mission to inspire the transition toward a plant-rich diet to contribute to people's well-being and planet health. 

Groupe Bonduelle Fresh Americas is the U.S. business unit of France based Groupe Bonduelle (BON.PA). We are the first business unit of Groupe Bonduelle to become a Certified B Corporation. We operate three processing facilities throughout the U.S. and employ nearly 3,000 Associates who focus on producing and bringing to market fresh vegetable products, prepared salads and plant-rich meal solutions. 

Groupe Bonduelle is a 170 year old French family-owned company that has been at the forefront of plant based food innovations since 1853. Our ready-to-use plant-rich food products are grown on 168,000 acres by our grower partners and marketed in nearly 100 countries. The company currently employees more than 11,000 Associates globally.

Position Summary:

This role will be responsible for supporting production by safely maintaining equipment to produce the highest quality.  Diagnose and repair simple and complex manufacturing equipment issues, and perform routine maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow good manufacturing practices, personal protective equipment requirements, and safety guidelines.
• Perform basic mechanical adjustments like tensioning drive belts, conveyor belts, tracking belts and chains.
• Works safely around moving equipment  and conveyors in a wet environment
• Be proficient in the use of standard hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, bearing pullers, etc.
• Perform building mechanical repairs such as overhead door track and panel replacement, concrete work, and chain link repairs.  
• Change motors, pulleys, gear boxes and belting and basic welding skills
• Perform simple plumbing repairs such as unclogging drains, replace faucets, and toilet repairs.  
• Troubleshoot simple mechanical systems such as chain drives and pumps. 
• Replace slicer, cutter, dicer blade assemblies and perform necessary adjustments.
• Read piping diagrams and identify the function of various components for air and water distribution systems.  
• Perform scheduled and emergency repairs on all equipment  and building structures (I.e. pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic electrical plumbing )
• General knowledge of packaging production equipment (scales/baggers.  Ability to PM this equipment on own.  
• Read and complete work orders, paperwork, specification books, schematics and manuals.
• Read and rebuild pneumatic hoists, gearboxes, power drives, centrifugal pumps, and replace mechanical shaft seals
• Install production equipment on elevated platforms.  
• Service and replace pressure and prox switches and photo eyes
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and program at a basic level the automated equipment such as automated scales and packaging machines.  
• Troubleshoot systems up to 480 volts with complicated electrical controls and wire 3 phase motors
• Program Variable frequency drive (VFDs) and read electrical schematics and identify components.  Program simple production equipment such as metal detectors and spin dryers.
• Handle blade housing
• Lock out/Tag out equipment as necessary
• Safely operate shop equipment such as grinders, cut-off saws, power tools, ladders, etc.
• Comply with SQF Regulatory Programs
• Perform preventive maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Willingness and flexibility to work in a cold environment
• Reading, Writing, Speaking English Preferred 
• Knowledge of GMPs & Safety Guidelines 
• Forklift and scissors lift safety
• Use of fire extinguishers
• OSHA, FDA, and GMP requirements
• Cleaning and degreasing techniques
• 24 volts to 480 volt electrical safety practices
• Chain drive sprocket and gearbox ratios
• Understand efficiencies and downtime
• Equipment moving and installation
• Hot-work permit requirements
• Electrical testing equipment/tools
• Ability to work independently and in team environment 
• Ability to work in fast paced environment, to be crossed trained & multitask in multiple position
• 2-3 years of experience and basic mechanical skills
• GED/High School Diploma Preferred

Physical Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, this position entails use of ladders and catwalks to reach production equipment, regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is regularly exposed to extreme cold for extended periods of time. The associate frequently works in high, precarious places. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas does not require employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated and/or boostered at this time, but does require disclosure of vaccination status and supporting documents. Bonduelle Fresh Americas reserves the right to modify any internal policies, including safety policies, as needed and in compliance with all applicable laws.

Bonduelle Fresh Americas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to create a workforce that truly reflects our communities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to veterans and individuals with disabilities or special needs during the application process and employment. If you need assistance, please contact us at 626-856-8686 or bfa-info@bonduelle.com.