The Shop Manager oversees the management of the Company’s equipment and maintenance operations. Schedules and prioritizes equipment repairs and maintenance as well as assigning equipment to staff and projects. Oversees multiple maintenance mechanics establishes productivity goals and tracks progress of work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspect and maintain the refrigeration equipment
Troubleshoot specialized equipment and machinery
Test lines, components and connections using electrical mechanical and pneumatic test equipment
Perform change and leak checks: pre-start up checks
Analyze equipment failures, by determining cause and making necessary adjustments or repairs
Ensure that the Maintenance Department completes all facility service requirements
Maintain a working inventory of spare parts and order parts as needed for preventative maintenance and equipment repair
Ensure that the equipment and surrounding areas are kept best in class, quality and condition
Seek new technologies and automation opportunities in lowering the overall manufacturing costs
Repair forklift and other machinery
Uses shop tools and test instruments as needed
Diagnose systems for cause of failure or potential failure
Disassembles components and inspect parts
Reassembles components and tests machine operation
Clean, service and lubricate machinery; adjusts systems and controls
Confer with plant manager to coordinate priority projects; equipment repair, and extent of repairs to be performed
Completes parts request forms and orders parts through various sources such as parts books, CDs, internet websites and parts department
Perform extensive configuration of hydraulic and electrical systems where new systems or modifications to existing systems are required
Complete and track work order numbers
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements and Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent desired but not required; however, continued training in safety, food safety, quality assurance and other job-related areas will be required
Reta Ciro Refrigeration certification necessary and maintained
A minimum of 2 years of experience in refrigeration repair and maintenance
A minimum of 5 years of experience working as a mechanic or equivalent training
Previous agriculture experience is highly desired
A minimum of 2 years of experience with machine operations is acceptable
A minimum of 2 years of experience in operation of forklifts, hand and power tools, and basic machine shop skills is required
Must be able to use necessary work tools and specialty tools and scanners to diagnose, adjust and repair equipment
Ability to communicate in English and Spanish at a fluent level is highly desired
Working knowledge of engineering drawings, electrical schematics, engineering flow diagrams and basic shop math
Strong electrical and/or mechanical ability with 2 years minimum experience with equipment maintenance of this specific or similar equipment is also highly desired
Have proven experience in setting up and diagnosing malfunctions in hydraulic systems, electrical systems, drive systems and diesel and gas engines
Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, and electrical systems
Ability to assemble/disassemble equipment without assistance
Inspect parts and determine when parts are to be replaced or reused
Repair equipment quickly and accurately while producing quality work and maintaining cost controls
Establish and maintain an organized, clean work area
Must follow safety guidelines and work safely around and with equipment and other personnel
Strong interpersonal skills including; ability to maintain effective working and professional relationships with employees, supervisors, vendors and customers; maintain a balanced outlook during stressful times.
Knowledge of GMP’s, HACCP, GAP, Food Safety, and Quality Assurance gained through education and/or at least 1-year experience working with food manufacturing is preferred, but not required

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