Set Up Mechanic II

SET UP MECHANIC II

Buffalo, NY

2nd shift 3pm-11pm M-F + Weekends as needed

$32-$34/hr + shift diff $0.25/hr.

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401K, Paid holidays and vacations, Tuition reimbursement program, Quarterly bonuses, Subsidized cafeteria costs, Peer recognition initiatives, summer scholarships for children and grandchildren of employees, On-site gym

Setup Mechanic II sets up and repairs a variety of fabricating machines and equipment. Works independently within established procedures. Follows standard procedures to monitor equipment performance, safety, and effectiveness.

• Set up, align, and install molds, dies, fixtures, and tooling on molding and fabrication equipment.
• Perform machine startup, shutdown, and changeovers per procedures.
• Adjust machine settings (temperature, pressure, timing, stroke, and controls) to maintain process stability and product quality.
• Connect and verify utilities such as steam, oil, water, and other required process lines.
• Load materials (resins and production inputs) into equipment as needed.
• Run sample cycles, inspect parts, and adjust processes to meet dimensional and quality requirements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and process issues.
• Disassemble, repair, and replace defective components using hand and power tools.
• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with complex equipment repairs.
• Support general equipment reliability and production efficiency initiatives.
• Work with QA to verify critical dimensions and approve production runs.
• Train and assist junior technicians and operators as needed.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas in compliance with safety standards.
• May need to cover another shift temporarily as production or staffing needs require.
• Demonstrates Company core values of honesty, integrity, and respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Set up and daily monitoring of manufacturing machines and equipment to ensure continuous production.
• Communicates with senior personnel to gain approval/escalate necessary changes for plant maintenance.

• Following all rules, regulations, and procedures set forth in the safety manual.
• Promoting safety awareness throughout the workplace.
• Alerting supervisors to any safety hazards they discover.
• Wearing appropriate, proper protective equipment whenever required.
• Using guards on tools and machinery whenever required.
• Following proper lifting techniques using legs and not the back.
• Operating any vehicles, equipment, tools, or machines only if they are authorized.
• Reporting any injury or loss immediately to the Supervisor/Team Lead.
• Promoting a positive attitude about safety and never performing any unsafe practice that could endanger the employee or others.
• Providing information to their immediate supervisor if a better and safer procedure can be implemented in performing any operation.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees in the organization, using a proper tone and in a professional manner.

• Proficiency in key manufacturing and equipment support competencies, including automation, equipment maintenance, failure analysis, machine and production operation, calibration, refurbishment, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM). Working knowledge of CNC/numerical control systems, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and robotics. Basic understanding of molding processes, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Computer skills are necessary to operate the system maintenance program and operations software.

• Basic tool, electrical, and safety knowledge.
• Pneumatic and Hydraulic knowledge required.
• Understands regulated type industries.
• Knowledge of medical device manufacturers and supplies is a plus.
• World-class manufacturing.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs using good posture and lifting techniques. If the object is at an awkward angle or height, a two‑person lift or assist device should be used.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

A Fitness for Duty…