FlexTrades

Packaging Mechanic

Job type

Contract

Category

Manufacturing Careers

Job ID

18748

Packaging mechanic working on pneumatic equipment in a food manufacturing facility

FlexTrades is hiring experienced Packaging Mechanics for nationwide contract work, with current openings in Vermont, New York, and Maine. If you’re a mechanical maintenance professional with food manufacturing experience and the ability to troubleshoot complex equipment, we want to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform mechanical and pneumatic maintenance (no electrical or hydraulic work)
  • Work on equipment that mixes, compounds, liquifies, homogenizes, blends, heat treats, cools, evaporates, and dries ingredients
  • Maintain and repair pumps, valves, pipes, heat exchangers, and dryers
  • Perform both reactive and preventive maintenance—no installations or rebuilds
  • Focus on componentry including:
  • Valves, O-rings, gaskets, pumps, cables, filters
  • Rotary air locks, sanitary valves and actuators
  • Gear and belt-driven assemblies
  • Belt and chain conveyors
  • Understand and perform tensioning and alignment of conveyor belts and chains
  • Reference both electronic and paper work instructions
  • Work in SAP to manage work orders
  • Collaborate closely with Maintenance Supervisor
  • Mentor full-time employees as needed (a strong plus)
  • Welding and machining for fabrication or repair is a plus

    Experience Requirements

  • Must have experience working in a food manufacturing environment
  • Experience with GMP standards is required
  • FDA-regulated facility experience is a plus
  • Must be able to pass a breathing/lung test to wear a respirator with an air-supplied hood

    Pay & Benefits

  • Pay: $42/hour
  • Guaranteed overtime (50+ hours/week), paid at time and a half
  • Access to a full suite of benefits
  • Paid travel expenses to and from job sites
  • Paid lodging in a single-occupancy hotel room
  • $45 per diem
  • Flexibility to take time off between assignments
  • Assignments range from 3 months to 1 year
  • Must be able to work 2nd and 3rd shifts, including overtime
  • Must meet drug testing requirements

    About FlexTrades

    FlexTrades is a national workforce solution provider helping industrial companies solve production backlogs by deploying skilled tradespeople across the U.S. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on exciting projects nationwide.

    FlexTrades is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

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