Mechanic

HP Hood
United States, Connecticut, Suffield
1250 East St S (Show on map)
Oct 07, 2025
Facility Overview: The Suffield, CT facility, which opened in 1965, manufactures and distributes ice cream and frozen desert products throughout New England, New York, and regional points along the East Coast. Position Overview: Responsible for assisting on the production floor and for all repairs and preventive maintenance on all equipment used in the manufacturing and freezing process throughout the entire facility. Job Responsibilities: Install, repair and perform preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment in a fast paced environment with progressively less supervision. Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment ensuring equipment is in good repair and safe operating condition Perform electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, welding and plumbing activities with minimal supervision. Work in a safe manner, in compliance with Company, State and Federal GMP's, SOP's and Administrative Policy and Procedures Ability to work overtime as needed Possess own tools Safety Responsibilities: Safety is vitally important not only at our facility but also from a personal standpoint. Employees are responsible for understanding and following all safety procedures. Likewise, food safety is a key performance indicator. Understanding this, GMP and housekeeping procedures are to be followed as part of any job at our facility. SQF Requirements/Responsibilities: Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining the work area in a sanitary manner. Report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.