Machine Maintenance Mechanic - Technician

GERSON, a global supplier of filtration products such as N95 respirators and consumables used in surface finishing, has an excellent opportunity for a full-time and Machine Maintenance Mechanic
- Technician to join our team on the night shift. The selected candidate will be comfortable working on, troubleshooting and diagnosing operating problems in complex high-speed, automated converting equipment encompassing utilizing both PLC and traditional mechanical controls in a wide range of processes such as ultrasonic assembly, computer vision inspection systems, web and tension controls, rotary die-cutting, hot-melt gluing and in-line packaging systems.

• Performs scheduled and routine preventive maintenance routines and equipment overhauls according to manufacturer specifications and company protocols.
• Relies upon a knowledge of electromechanical systems and reads blueprints, schematics, diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), technical manuals and other resources to repair, adjust, replace, and recondition a wide variety of component parts including motors, gears, belts, and pneumatics.
• Diagnoses production equipment malfunctions. Locates source of problem by observing mechanical devise in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments and determines appropriate remedial steps.
• Disassembles machines to locate and to evaluate defective parts. Inspects and tests parts to determine whether the part can be reconditioned or needs to be replaced.
• Notifies Machinist Technician of replacement part fabrication and machining needs, describing the part needed and sketching dimensions and tolerances.
• Identifies third party parts supplier solutions communicated the dimensions and tolerances required for the part, the supplier's cost, and the delivery time.
• Collaborates with manufacturer's technical support teams to investigate performance issues by describing the mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or other nature of the problem and communicating the performance of proposed solutions.
• Uses a wide variety of precision test and measuring equipment.
• Documents repairs and preventative maintenance work.
• Maintains continuity among shifts by documenting and communicating production line equipment issues and repair work performed.
• Performs all other duties requiring the same skill, effort and responsibility and performed under similar working conditions, as required.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Certification as Mechanical Technician or similar highly preferred.
• Three - five years of experience repairing complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience repairing production machinery.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical, mechanical and issues.
• Able to use multiple tools make mechanical repairs.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics.
• Able to perform basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Able to operate a forklift and pass forklift qualification testing preferred.
• Able to use lift and hoisting equipment.
• Must be motivated and a self-starter.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must be punctual and committed to being at work during your scheduled shift.

• Lifting: frequently lifts objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Standing: stands for the majority of the shift

We offer excellent compensation and top-tier health insurance benefits.

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