Maintenance Mechanic - Basic American Foods

Pay: DOE

Do you have an interest in making a difference at a privately held company that is committed to quality, employee development, and technical excellence?

Basic American Foods, a leader in dehydrated food production and the application of Lean in food processing, has an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic at the Rexburg, Idaho facility. If you have a passion for continuous improvement, have a solid mechanical aptitude, and a drive to continuously learn, we invite you to join our team.

Job Summary

• Accountable for the timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex plant equipment and facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of automated production lines and a manufacturing facility operating on a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation.
• The incumbent is assigned jobs by the supervisor and is expected to complete most jobs, including those of a complex nature, with little to no supervision.
• All assignments must be carried out under stringent safety and sanitation standards.

Principle Accountabilities

1. Troubleshoot and perform repairs to equipment that has failed in a manner that minimizes downtime.
2. During process line downtime, schedule and perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs
3. Fabricate, manufacture or assemble items as indicated on blue-prints, sketches or schematics of complex objects and circuitry as requested in work orders.
4. Rebuild or remodel highly complex pieces of machinery such as gearboxes, motors, etc.
5. Maintain an appropriate inventory of parts on hand to facilitate timely repair of equipment.
6. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the proper use of all repair equipment through an on-going training schedule.
7. May be assigned to perform specialized job functions eg: auto/forklift mechanic, construction electrician, instrumentation, refrigeration, machinist, electronic specialist, etc. Although assigned to a specialized job, the incumbent will be expected to assist in areas outside of that specialty as the need arises.
8. Understand safety regulations and procedures on all assignments.

Skills Required

• Proficient skills as an industrial mechanic.
• Incumbent must own and maintain a basic set of hand tools.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.

• Must be able to creatively apply experience and common sense to a variety of situations, processes, and people.
• Must be able to make technical decisions and support the staff on technical issues.
• Possess the ability to manage several projects concurrently.
• Be able to resolve issues that may include conflicts between employees, equipment malfunctions, and variations in operating conditions.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to drive a vehicle and will be required to travel in a car or airplane.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

You'll Love Working Here if You:

• Love what you do, and it shows. The employees who work here are passionate about what they do and proud of the impact we make in the world with our food.
• Are knowledgeable and confident, but never boastful. While we are proud of our company, our team and the products we create, we are humble and down to earth at our core.
• Are looking for a competitive salary and benefits. Including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, paid vacation and sick time, life and disability insurance, and adoption assistance.

At BAF, we are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community of individuals committed to helping each other and our company thrive.