Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift 36324

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Richs, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food
company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to
pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in
homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our
customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter
their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping
food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store
bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations
globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Richs is a global
leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible.
Richs-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

## Purpose Statement

The Maintenance Mechanic controls the efficient operation of all plant
equipment by performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and electronic
repair and preventive maintenance

## Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

– Troubleshoots and diagnoses all maintenance failures.
– Uses assembly drawings, P&IDs and manuals to tune equipment for
operation, uses electrical (VFDs, SCRs, motor starters) and
logic (PLC, SLC) principles to solve equipment problems.
– Uses basic plumbing, metal working and general facilities and
building maintenance knowledge as needed.
– Works with operating devices such as gages, RTDs, pressure
transmitters, I/Ps and vortex flow meters.
– Trains new Associates and team members on required skill sets for
Maintenance.
– Maintains work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP
and Safety guidelines.
– Operates Richs SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork.
– Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by Team
Leader.
– Will be required to work with, and train operations Associates on
basic equipment troubleshooting and assist operations as needed with
production.

## Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

– Must have 3-5 years of experience in food processing, working with
standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with
highly sophisticated control systems
– Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal
– Must have the ability to train other Associates in maintenance
operations
– Must have the desire and ability to operate as a member of a
Self-Directed work team
– Must be proficient on Richs SCADA system
– Must have general mechanical knowledge and electrical and logic
principle knowledge
– Has basic plumbing, metalworking and general facilities/building
maintenance knowledge
– Has an awareness of and the ability to follow Associate Safety
guidelines
– Has an awareness of and the ability to follow GMP and Food Safety
guidelines
– Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures
– Must have the ability to work in and contribute to Production
Improvement, Associate Involvement and Temporary Teams, as assigned

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates
(“Richs”), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity
and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis
of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age,
physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic
information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any
other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local
law. The information collected by this application is solely to
determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain
employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation
un er the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local
laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are
normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without
imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Human
Resources department at<hrhelp@rich.com>if you need assistance
completing this application or to otherwise participate in the
application process.