LEAD MECHANIC

Job Details

Job Location:

Independent Can Co Conneaut - Conneaut, OH 44030

Salary Range: $33.54 - $43.28 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st

The Lead Mechanic repairs and maintains production machinery and mechanical equipment, such as motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment. Must be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture.

• Know all equipment on the can lines to set up, adjust, repair, operate, and maintain within a proficient time frame.
• Be proficient in adjustment and repair of all line support equipment such as tape machines, strappers, stretch wrappers, conveyors, labelers, etc.
• Check quality of units being produced and take remedial action to correct any quality problems.
• Recommend necessary repairs or improvements to equipment to the Maintenance Manager.
• Work with Machine Shop personnel on major breakdowns and overhauls.
• Train operators and apprentices; help direct daily operation of the department.
• Complete all necessary QC forms and work accurately within the CSI system.
• Document daily work and production process adjustments.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Positive communication with all co-workers.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Willingness to work necessary hours and demonstrate consistent dependability.
• Electrical competency working with 24-480 volts.
• Overtime is a condition of employment.

High school diploma or GED; training with completion of journeyman training for die setter/press mechanic as required by the company or similar training elsewhere. Minimum 5+ years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language:
Ability to read in English, write routine reports, and speak effectively before groups of employees.

Mathematical:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and compute percentages.

Reasoning:
Apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, and diagram form and solve standardized problems.

Journeyman training completion; CPR and basic first aid certification; fully trained in Lockout and Tagout requirements.

Stand, walk, use hand/fingers, reach, climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl regularly. Frequently lift/handle up to 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs. Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and focus adjustment.

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, occasional electrical shock; noise level usually loud.