Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - TruRoots Company

TruRoots was created with a clear vision...to nourish our families, community, and planet from root to fruit. Grounded in our unmistakable legacy of passion, integrity, and quality-you-can-taste, TruRoots Company is committed to producing delicious products that nourish from farm to fridge! We continue to give back to the planet through sustainable practices, including waste reduction, water conservation, renewable electricity, and a Zero Waste to landfill facility.

Our family of brands includes R.W. Knudsen Family, a pioneer since 1961 in fruit & vegetable juices, setting the gold standard for quality, innovation, and taste; TruRoots organic grain-based foods; and Santa Cruz Organic sauces and beverages sustainably sourced since the 1970s.

Why TruRoots Company?

• NO WEEKENDS! 
• Stability - rooted in the community for over 40 years and continuing to grow. The average employee tenure is seven years.
• Conveniently located in Havre de Grace right off Pulaski Highway
  
• Excellent Safety Culture
• Excellent Benefits - Company contributes up to 80% of employee bi-weekly benefit premiums

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic ensures the operation of the machinery and support equipment by completing preventative maintenance on drive systems, pneumatics, electric, and other equipment components.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reads and interprets diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Personally, locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring, and testing instruments.
• Performs basic electrical duties (replace motors, switches, photo eyes, sensors, etc.).
• Performs basic troubleshooting inside electrical panels (trained in arc flash).
• Visually inspects equipment, identifies defects, and repairs defects.
• Can set up and safely operate drill press, grinder, mill, lathe, and other shop tools.
• Supports teams in daily operations, changeovers, start-ups, troubleshooting, completing work orders (MAFs), and eliminating defects.
• Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs production & utilities equipment 
• Performs welding repairs and fabrication on parts using various processes and shop equipment.
• Dissembles, repairs, or rebuilds machine components such as gearboxes, bearings, seals, sprockets, motors, and various pumps used in the production processes.
• Performs start up, shutdown, blowdown, troubleshooting, general maintenance, chemical checks on boilers, compressors, and refrigeration systems.
• Cross trains and serves as a back-up for other maintenance and operations technicians.
• Assists with parts inventory, ordering, organizing, and stocking.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with repair and maintenance of industrial equipment
• Must be able to work a rotating schedule, and as needed to support the business
• Previous food or beverage processing or manufacturing experience a plus
• Electrical and PLC Controls troubleshooting a plus
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Basic math skills such as measuring materials and equipment settings/adjustments and set up
• Mechanical maintenance skills
• Ability to read drawings and diagrams
• Welding and metal fabrication skills strongly preferred
• Certifications or licenses i.e. welding, refrigeration, PLCs, etc.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques
  
• Work in areas requiring exposure to varying temperatures, extreme heat or cold from 0 to 100 degrees, and/or wet, damp, or drafty conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TruRoots Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, national origin or ethnicity, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.