Maintenance Mechanic at Caribbean Food Delights

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC – FIRST SHIFT

High speed frozen food manufacturing plant located in Tappan, Rockland County, NY, seeks a hands-on mechanic with minimum 5 years related work experience for the first shift, to assist in the upkeep of the plant’s equipment in accordance with best practices, diagrams, manuals and manufacturer specifications and ensure that machines and equipment are operating in a safe and effective manner at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Follow and adhere to GMP and safety rules of the company; follow and adhere to confined space procedures set forth by the company.
• Check boilers and HVAC systems to ensure that they are working correctly each morning and evening, before start-up and shut down, respectively.
• Check to ensure that air compressors and refrigeration systems for production are at the correct temperatures, at start-up time each day.
• Disassemble and assemble kettles, start machines and observe gauges and other instruments on machines, to ensure adherence to processing standards; clean and lubricate machines, using rags, brushes and grease guns, wherever necessary, on a daily basis.
• Disassemble and assemble Fritsch, Rademaker and Colborne lines, using wrenches, pliers and other hand tools supplied to work on these lines, daily.
• Set ‘dyes’ on Rademaker and Colborne lines, according to specifications during daily startup.
• Check lighting system throughout the plant, weekly; replace bulbs where necessary.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on Sifters of both Silos, on a monthly basis.
• Check equipment components for repair or replacement; clean, lubricate equipment, regularly.
• Organize and maintain inventory of all components needed for the maintenance of equipment.
• Examine all machines and equipment to ensure that they are consistently, operating within specifications.
• Evaluate equipment and machinery performance and recommend improvements to the Engineer or the President.
• Set up equipment and conveyors by adjusting to product specification; test set up.
• Maintain packaging quality by inspecting in-process and finished production; verify specification, identify any problems and make necessary adjustments.
• Clean and lubricate equipment on a regular basis and align equipment parts, if necessary.
• Check for machine performance and keep records of repairs and maintenance and refer to these records during inspection and repairs.
• Perform repairs and general upkeep of CFD’s overall facility, regularly.
• Order replacement parts and materials, using CFD’s product order procedure.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports on an on-going basis.
• Ensure that all tools used to perform work during the work day are returned to the shop, at the end of each work day.
• Comply with OSHA/USDA/HACCP Safety and Health rules, at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment at all times.

• Perform any other duties for Caribbean Food Delights and the related companies as assigned and unilaterally determined by CFD.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma

Technical Training or equivalent

Minimum five (5) years related work experience

Knowledge of installation, servicing and repair of Production equipment + PLC

Ability to read schematics and diagrams, electrical and welding

We offer competitive pay + benefits. EOE; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their “disability” or “protected veteran status.” Please fax resumes to 845-398-3001 or e-mail to: resumes@cfdnyinc.com. No relocation offer, no phone calls.

$30.00 - $34.00 p/h