Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Impossible Foods was founded to transform the global food system and reduce the impact of climate change by making the world’s most delicious, nutritious, and sustainable meat, fish, and dairy — from plants.
Through the revolutionary work of our world-class R&D team, we’re inventing efficient, sustainable ways to transform ingredients from plants into meat, fish, and dairy foods that deliver all the pleasures and nutritional benefits consumers demand, without the negative environmental or public health impact.
Our flagship product, Impossible™ Burger, uses 96% less land, 87% less water and generates 89% less greenhouse gas emissions than conventional beef from cows. And the burger is just the beginning. We’re working on recreating every animal product, from chicken to fish, with plant-based ingredients that are vastly better for people and the planet. 
Impossible Foods has experienced spectacular growth over the last few years, and we continue to lead all aspects of the plant-based revolution – from discovery and innovation to commercial production and consumer education. We’re building an amazing team of brilliant, collaborative, mission-driven individuals who take pride in using their diverse skills to contribute to a better world. Our core values include leading with heart, thinking like scientists, and doing the right thing, and our employees embody these attributes in their work every day. 
Want to join the movement? You can help us solve the most urgent, important challenge facing the world today (and have fun doing it). Check out our job opening below:
The Maintenance Technician ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing predictive and preventive maintenance requirements on electrical motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting. Take ownership with Engineering and Production to run and improve machines operation, throughput and reliability.

You Will:

• Ensure operation of process machinery, electrical and mechanical equipment by completing predictive and preventive maintenance requirements on motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, engineering specifications, troubleshooting malfunctions and frequency driven PM’s using CMMS program.
• Become the equipment champion for designated equipment and provide support for commissioning, recommended spare parts lists, updated PMs, operating instructions and identify areas of improvement.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment problems.
• Develop and maintain schedules for preventive and corrective maintenance repairs on equipment using CMMS program.
• ·Locate sources of problems by observing equipment in operation, listening for problems and using precision measuring and testing instruments if required. Develop and implement solutions for ongoing problems to achieve zero downtime.
• Remove and replace defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts and providing failure analysis to assist with problem resolution. 
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments using appropriate tools and following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Control downtime by informing production of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance. Develops procedures, completes maintenance and assists with training others on correct operation, set up and maintenance with an aim for zero unplanned downtime.
• Fabricate repair parts by using maintenance shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level. Anticipate needed equipment, parts and supplies to complete work orders in timely manner.
• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Provide maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Prepare maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs utilizing CMMS program and shift reports.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Participate in all safety programs i.e. LOTO, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Energized Equipment Safety.

You Have:

• Degree or Certification from technical or trade school plus a minimum of two years of related experience. Experience should be related to the repair of any of the following systems: mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical in a fast paced industrial environment.
• Must be computer literate and able to reference technical documents, manufacturers manuals and electrical prints using lap top or desk PC.
• Working knowledge of single-phase and 3-phase power and control systems up to 480v.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills to communicate with other employees and supervisors.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds of product routinely, and climbing ladders to maintenance equipment from a catwalk.
• Understand written and/or verbal job information in English
• Current or prior use of CMMS program a plus

More about our benefits
Whether you work in our HQ office or in our manufacturing locations, Impossible Foods is highly collaborative, and yes, fun! To support you at work we offer some fantastic perks and benefits that reflect our commitment to you:
A competitive salary and equity in a high growth start-upAmple paid time off to relax and rechargeComprehensive health benefitsProfessional development opportunities to support your learning & growthPaid parental leaveCatered mealsetc...

At Impossible Foods, safety is our priority. Our obligation to our employees (and their families and communities) includes providing a fully vaccinated workplace. It is widely recognized that vaccination is by far the safest and most effective tool for protecting ourselves and our community against the spread of Covid-19. For the sake of our employees, their families, and communities, Impossible Foods will require vaccination by February 1, 2022 for all US-based employees who are on-site at one of IF’s facilities or co-manufacturing facilities; are in a position that requires them to be in person with co-workers, customers, clients, or contractors; or are traveling on behalf of the Company, including attending any in-person Company-sponsored event.
Impossible Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 
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If the ability to work remotely is indicated, this role can be performed from any US state except for Alaska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Wisconsin.
This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.