Maintenance Mechanic

at Creekstone Farms* in Arkansas City, Kansas, United States

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
 Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for setting up, adjusting and maintaining assigned equipment within an area. Maintenance Mechanics are expected to use a continuous improvement mentality and work to perpetuate a “Creekstone Proud” culture through attitude and actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzes mechanical and operational problems on assigned equipment and tests equipment to verify functionality

• Makes necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain maximum quality production 

• Review production schedule and when equipment is not scheduled for manufacturing, changes over equipment to new sizes or performs scheduled maintenance

• Clears jams and sets aside product for inspection/rework

• Develop and promote positive working relationships with Operations, QA, and all others 

• Examines, tests, and measures product from assigned equipment for quality specifications

• Makes preventive maintenance check and inspection of assigned equipment, reports findings to supervisor and takes appropriate action

• Analyzes and documents cause of production delays on daily production report

• Notifies maintenance department or supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions and corrective action taken, and of quality problems or supplies needed.

• Contribute to a positive, safe and clean work environment by taking initiative and being an example

• All other duties as assigned