Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift

Florence, KY USA

Job Location: ​Florence​

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000  dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Mechanic in Florence, KY you will work as a fundamental member of the manufacturing organization and be a key partner to Operations, Quality Food Safety and Environmental Health and Safety personnel. We are looking for a motivated team player who enjoys solving problems and is eager to help shape a strong future for our company and their career.  This position is on night shift, 12 hour rotating schedule with the hours of 7pm to 7am.

Main Responsibilities:

 Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, electrical, and minor controls work on plant production equipment including mixing, forming, baking, and packaging equipment. Some facilities and building maintenance may also be required.

Inspect mechanical systems, electrical systems, equipment, controls, and components to identify hazards, defects and need for adjustments/repairs/programing

Troubleshoot and repair defective machines and equipment by adjusting, replacing, or installing new or reconditioned parts, following specifications and blueprints, and manuals.

Inspect spare parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rulers, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments

Conduct informal training of operators and junior maintenance techs as needed.

Respond to equipment break downs in a timely manner to ensure minimal downtime

Comply with all OSHA Safety, GMPs, and Food and Health Safety rules and regulations

Communicate technical subjects verbally and written to co-workers and vendors

Perform other duties as assigned by management

Who we are looking for:

High School Diploma or GED
3 years of prior experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial plant environment  OR  2 year technical degree or certificate in a maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance Mechanical Maintenance or related field of study AND 1 year experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial plant environment
Able to work with computers navigating systems recording information locating information necessary to perform the job CMMS and SAP experience is preferred
Able to use basic mathematical skills in order to perform machine and mechanical systems maintenance calibrations and repairs
Basic knowledge of electrical troubleshooting and controls experience
Basic welding technique Sanitary welding is a preferred
Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Strong communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to work overtime when required

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you’ll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.