Mechanic Helper

Description

Do you love candy and snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!

At PIM, we make the brands you love. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a Mechanic Helper interested in starting a SWEET career as part of our Maintenance Department team at PIM’s Pierce facility in Somerset, NJ.

Job Summary:

The Mechanics Helper will assist mechanics in performing maintenance and preventive repairs on equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist mechanic perform maintenance and repairs on all packaging line systems and equipment.
• Assist mechanic with changeover adjustments
• Follow PIM Brands GMP rules
• Cleans the work area and returns tools to proper location.
• Maintains inventory of replacement parts and equipment.
• Inspects tools and equipment to ensure they are in working order.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Assist with greasing, oil, clean, adjust and track all appropriate places.
• Ability to work additional hours and shifts as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to use power and hand tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion.
• Basic math and computer skills
• Willing to be trained
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, properly complete documentation and equipment books
• Ability to read, speak and write English

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  PIM Brands is an E-Verify Employer.

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