We have an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic based in City of Industry, CA! The maintenance mechanic will be responsible for providing technical support in a professional manner to the manufacturing plant. This includes experience in preventative maintenance, repair and upgrades to optimize efficiency, increase productivity, and assure safety.

You will be responsible for:

• Follow and adhere to all safety rules, training and best practices at all times.
• Demonstrate complete technical understanding and ability to maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, electrical controls, instrumentation, pneumatic, lubrication and PLC systems and components.
• Ensure all paperwork and digital information is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format and completed with all required information.
• Attend and practice all required training.
• Perform predictive maintenance techniques on equipment to enhance uptime conditions.
• Teach operators on maintenance techniques when called to troubleshoot or repair equipment.
• Completes preventative maintenance and other reliability tasks, assist in diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds of machines; partner with engineering or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling solutions.
• Utilize root cause analysis thought process to ensure sustainability of corrective actions and/or improvements to drive asset reliability.
• Effectively complete PM’s as scheduled to eliminate unplanned downtime.
• Proficient and diligent in use of CMMS system to track maintenance action items, create and close work orders.
• Classify breakdowns and analyze gaps in the entire process of design, fabrication, and maintenance of equipment.
• Utilize the continuous improvement mindset and tools to actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities, improving processes including participation in the creation and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, the creation and maintenance of preventative maintenance standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events.
• Follow QMS, Good Manufacturing Practices and 5S methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status at all times.
• Adhere to all Pillar Standards and actively participate in Pillar activities (i.e. Quality, Focused Improvement, Safety, etc.) including but not limited to assessments, observations, inspections, and recommendations.
• Communicates effectively with Leads, OPEX Leaders, Production Leaders, Reliability Leader, Engineering and other colleagues.
• Supports plant production needs and priorities to achieve plant goals.
• Facilitate, attend and participate in team meetings and programs.
• Assist, train, and coach employees.
• Comply with all regulations, policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned or become evident.

Education and Experience:                

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) (preferred)
• Minimum of five - years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required is acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures
• Computer literacy in programming and ladder logic
• Knowledge of OSHA, local, state, and federal health and safety regulations

Skills:

• Have the skills to communicate effectively in a technical manner with other Danone Associates and Danone Contacts.  This may include Outside Vendors, Suppliers, Contractors, and Customers.  The format may be either written in the form of a report or verbal during discussion.
• Have the skills to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations that Maintenance encounters.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Forklift OSHA certification on stand-up forklift

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to handle objects, tools, or controls; within reach of hands and arms.  The associate is frequently required to a great deal of walking and be stationary for a period of time.  Occasionally it will be necessary for the associate to sit, crawl, stoop, kneel or crouch to accomplish tasks.  The associate will spend time climbing ladders and elevated walkways.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You’ll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free,  STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®. 

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. 

You’ll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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