*** This job is located in Memphis, TN ***
Hiring Bonus - $8,000
Relocation Allowance - $4,000
Starting Rate - $34.65, goes to $35.15 after 40 work-days
Riviana Foods pays for:
- Airfare to Memphis
- Hotel - ~15 days
- Rental Car - ~30 days
- House/Apartment Search Agency
Maintenance Mechanic (a minimum of 2 years' experience, ideally in a high-speed manufacturing operation)
Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for general facility and equipment maintenance in a highly automated food manufacturing environment. Primary responsibility is in troubleshooting/resolving immediate issues, line/factory continuous operations, removal and installation or various mechanical and electrical equipment/components, as well as, performing preventive and repair maintenance to meet operational requirements.
Experience:
- Must have a minimum of 2 years' work experience in an automated industrial manufacturing facility (ideally, doing maintenance related work with packaging and/or processing equipment)
Thorough knowledge of:
- Use and repair of motor controls, sensors, and gearboxes
- Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting
- PLC's - Troubleshooting (Allen Bradley, Rockwell Automation, TI, Siemens, Wonderware) (programming is a plus)
- Use and knowledge of electrical test equipment (multimeters, amp meters, etc.)
- Proper drilling and tapping techniques
- Proper pulley/sheave installation and alignment
- Basic principles of industrial maintenance
- Use and repair of mechanical & conveying systems
- Installation and repair techniques for all pneumatic and hydraulic systems (water, steam, air, and natural gas)
Working knowledge of:
- Industrial safety, machine safety and safeguarding techniques
- Basic industrial math applications, principles and reasoning to solve problems
- Basic principles of combustion
Education:
- High school or GED: (High school courses in math, mechanical drawing and/or shop)
- 2 years Technical or vocational training preferred
Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.
An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.65 - $35.15 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
