Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Company: Nesco Resource
Location: Salem
Posted on: June 24, 2025

Job Description:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of all plant equipment through mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic repair and preventive maintenance. Troubleshoots and diagnoses maintenance failures. Utilizes assembly drawings, P&IDs, and manuals to tune equipment for operation, employing electrical (VFDs, SCRs, motor starters) and logic (PLC, SLC) principles to solve equipment problems. Applies basic plumbing, metalworking, and general facilities and building maintenance knowledge as needed. Works with operating devices such as gauges, 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 SCADA system and completes appropriate paperwork. Performs any other related miscellaneous duties assigned by the team leader. Works with and trains operations associates on basic equipment troubleshooting and assists operations as needed with production. Skills/Experience 3-5 years of experience in food processing, working with standard troubleshooting and repair of production equipment with highly sophisticated control systems. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to train other associates in maintenance operations. Desire and ability to operate as a member of a self-directed work team. Proficiency in SCADA system. General mechanical knowledge and understanding of electrical and logic principles. Basic plumbing, metalworking, and general facilities/building maintenance knowledge. Aware of and able to follow associate safety guidelines. Aware of and able to follow GMP and food safety guidelines. Understands proper machine operating and adjusting procedures. Ability to work in and contribute to production improvement, associate involvement, and temporary teams as assigned. Shift Hours M-F, 1:30 - 10 pm (2nd shift can fluctuate). Weekends are possible. Training Schedule First week: 9 am - 5:30 pm 2nd and 3rd week: 5:30 am - 2 pm 4th week: Start of the 2nd shift schedule 1:30 pm - 10 pm Benefits Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Equal Employment Opportunity Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. EDS014

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