Mechanic II

Overview

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. We act on climate change by incorporating sustainability into everything we do, investing in better products that enhance protection, shelf life and reduce the overall carbon footprint. At kp, we are passionate about ensuring customer satisfaction by focusing on evolving needs and driving positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability.

Summary:

Responsible for maintenance of equipment and facilities, including predictive/preventive maintenance (planned), corrective/emergency maintenance, and participating in upgrading existing equipment and installing new equipment. All work to be accomplished while ensuring equipment and facilities meet GMP requirements.

• Diagnoses and repairs the cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment; performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Electrical, mechanical and facilities equipment installation, improvement/modification with the goal of improving uptime, reliability and throughput.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety compliance meeting company requirements and GMP standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Associate degree (A.A.), technical school or above in electric/mechanical-electric, or six plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Working knowledge of electric and electrical devices from high voltage to control voltages. Familiar with PLC programs. Exceptional mechanical knowledge and prowess.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write/fill out routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Have good judgment and decision-making skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, influence, planning and execution skills.

Ability to learn and use standard specialized computer software and hardware, including but not limited to Microsoft Office/Teams, SAP, PLC programming software and other hardware-specific software.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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