Gruma Corporation

Mountain Top, PA

Mechanic I (Multiple openings) maintains and repairs production equipment in a manufacturing plant. Ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operation of machinery through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting of mechanical and electromechanical systems, and restoration of equipment to proper working condition. Working in a regulated food production environment, the position supports plant operations by diagnosing issues, replacing or adjusting components, and following established safety and maintenance procedures.

Primary Responsibilities include the following:

. Read and interpret mechanical and electrical blueprints, P&IDs, and basic wiring diagrams to plan maintenance and repair work.

. Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on mechanical and electromechanical systems, including conveyors, pumps, compressors, motors, gearboxes, fans, blowers,

and utility equipment.

. Troubleshoot mechanical and control issues using methodical diagnostic techniques; replace or adjust components to restore equipment performance.

. Replace bearings, seals, belts, chains, couplings, and other mechanical components; align rotating equipment to meet performance specifications.

. Assist with installation and rigging of new equipment under supervision per established procedures and safety standards.

. Use hand and power tools, mechanical measuring instruments (micrometers, dial indicators), and basic electrical testers (voltmeters, ammeters) to complete tasks safely and accurately.

. Follow preventive maintenance schedules and complete work orders, inspection reports, and documentation accurately and on time.

. Observe and enforce lockout/tagout (LO/TO), PPE, and plant safety rules; report hazards and initiate corrective actions.

. Support predictive maintenance by collecting vibration, temperature, and other condition data and reporting findings.

. Collaborate with production and quality teams to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.

. Maintain inventory of common spare parts and initiate replenishment orders as needed.

. Participate in continuous-improvement activities to enhance equipment uptime and performance.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field and two years of experience in the job offered or a

maintenance engineering role in a manufacturing environment. Requires two years of experience in the following:

. Hands-on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of industrial production equipment in a high-volume manufacturing facility.

. Reading and interpreting mechanical/electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs to plan installations, modifications, and repairs.

. Installing, aligning, and troubleshooting AC/DC motors and drives.

. Isolating and resolving mechanical and electrical faults using standard test instruments and tools.

. Dismantling, repairing, and reassembling rotating equipment (gearboxes, pumps, compressors) per OEM specs.

. Basic part fabrication or modification (machining, cutting, welding) to support maintenance.

. Completing maintenance work orders in a CMMS, including spare parts requisitions and inventory updates.

. Adherence to industrial safety procedures (LOTO, PPE) during all maintenance work.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or a related field and two years of experience in the job offered or a maintenance engineering role in a manufacturing environment.

Email resume to mfrecruitment@missionfoods.com.

Gruma Corporation and its affiliates, including but not limited to Azteca Milling, L.P., are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely for the purposes of determining suitability for employment, verifying your identity, and maintaining employment statistics on applicants. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity with-out imposing undue hardship on Gruma. Please inform the company's personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Standard Company benefits.

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