Rich's, 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 $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
Mechanic is responsible for the safe maintenance, repair and service of all plant wide equipment and systems. And to ensure maximum production quality and efficiency, while supporting the various policies, goals and objectives of RPC.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Must be able to demonstrate mechanical ability and skills and carry out daily maintenance activities, plant rounds, preventative maintenance, plant calls and continual improvement assignments.
- Must have general maintenance troubleshooting skills and equipment component knowledge to properly diagnose equipment failures.
- Must understand proper lubrication practices of bearings, chains, and gearboxes.
- Must be able to follow, understand and utilize work logs, breakdown reports, work orders and preventive maintenance logs.
ELECTRICAL SKILLS
Must meet or exceed the following electrical requirements
a) Demonstrate the ability to use a voltmeter properly to identify voltage, amperage and resistance of an electrical circuit.
b) Demonstrate the ability to read and utilize electrical schematics to diagnose electrical problems.
c) Demonstrate ability to properly electrically disconnect and reconnect DC, AC, motion control and Wye-Delta Motors. Electrical skills must include ability to troubleshoot and repair low voltage and 110 vold relay control circuits, high voltage industrial distribution systems, motor control circuits (3 phase to VFD) and a basic understanding of PLCs
d) Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read and understand ladder logic
e) General mechanical skills and knowledge related to troubleshooting and service of various processing and packaging equipment, including pneumatics, hydraulics, basic to sophisticated
MECHANICAL SKILLS
- Able to distinguish and identify chain, sprockets, gearbox types and belts.
- Able to identify shaft sizes and material of construction.
WELDING
- Demonstrate basic ability to weld metal, stick, or Heliarc.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform basic copper soldering
- Demonstrate the proper use of oxy/acetylene torch in cutting and brazing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- Maintains good attendance and punctuality. Follows established work schedule.
- Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written.
- 5 years' experience working with industrial equipment
- High School Graduate or GED
- Must be able to provide personnel tools to perform all assigned maintenance tasks
Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging, to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. 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 under 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 Rich's. Please contact Rich's Associate Experience Network at hrhelp@rich.comif you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.