Maintenance Mechanic

Welch's is on a journey towards our bold ambition of being the global-leader of convenient, good for you fruit-based food and beverages. To turn this goal into a reality we need you and other exceptionally talented, agile, and innovative individuals who are eager to contribute to something extraordinary!

At Welch's, we're not just offering a job; we're inviting you to be a part of a vibrant, authentic, and inclusive culture where you not only belong, but also have the opportunity to unleash the best, most authentic version of you.

We are looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to provide maintenance service for all plant production and processing equipment to meet established production requirements. Responsible for maintenance of seasonal equipment. This is a union position and the pay rate is $25.54 per hour.

This position functions out of our 24/7 manufacturing facility in Westfield, NY. 

• →Maintenance of production and processing equipment, refrigeration, boiler room, waste plant, building maintenance, and seasonal preparation. Ensures high quality and safety standards are met.
• →Demonstrate expertise with the maintenance requirement of plant processing, production and seasonal operations through a thorough and continuing evaluation of production, processing and seasonal requirements, techniques, procedures, facilities and equipment.
• →Maintain constant contact with production and processing operators and supervision to obtain maximum machine uptime.
• →Train other mechanics in the proper set-up, adjustment, and maintenance of production, processing and seasonal support equipment and supervise them to accomplish maintenance requirements.
• →Execute preventive maintenance programs and suggests modifications to the Plant Engineer for approval.
• →Recommend and initiates changes to improve equipment operating performance and performs job estimates.
• →Assure that maintenance operations are carried out within established housekeeping and sanitation procedures, and applicable government regulations.
• →Participate in all regular meetings as scheduled.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrate ability to safely work on and around complex, highly automated machinery in a non-temperature regulated environment. Strong troubleshooting, verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to other maintenance supervisors technicians, and operators.
• Cross-functional demonstrated skills in Electrical, PLC, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Motors, motion control, and mechanical systems.
• Experience in food manufacturing desired. Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma a plus.
• Proactive and able to work independently
• Able to work all shifts in a 24x 7 operation

• Minimum of (5) five years related, applicable experience with machine maintenance and repair.
• Solid record of safety and continuous improvement in an industrial setting.