Production Mechanic I [1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Available

Production Mechanic I [1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift Availability]

kdc/one Port Jervis, 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America

Posted Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America.

Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Works for the Operations Department but must also interface with the Engineering Department to maintain efficiency. Performs set up, repair, preventative maintenance and on line adjustments to production equipment.

• Employ strong interpersonal skills when interacting with others in the organization while promoting a positive environment.
• Class “I” is responsible for having all machinery assigned to them (certain, specified production equipment and machinery) in a department in good running condition, correctly located and properly adjusted for scheduled production.
• He or she must be capable of diagnosing problems or faults of machines assigned to them and be able to make all minor repairs to maintain production and minimize downtime.
• He or she must be able to know the channels for obtaining assistance.
• He or she must have a general knowledge of the production equipment, its maintenance requirements, set up procedures and applications relating to the operations of assigned department.
• He or she must know GMP regulations concerning housekeeping, recordkeeping, cleaning and sanitation procedures of all production and processing equipment assigned to them.
• Responsible for following all safety regulations including but not limited to, wearing goggles, face shields, proper clothing, equipment lockout procedures, etc.
• Must be capable of learning and improving skills for advancement.
• Must be able to work as an assistant, or under the direction of, other mechanics of a higher classification and the Lead Mechanic.
• Responsible for the proper documentation of machine operation through the use of downtime and/or preventative maintenance sheets on assigned equipment.
• Must be able to work Saturdays and overtime based on the needs of the business.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School or equivalency diploma required.
• Entry level mechanical position with a minimum of one year (1) of relevant experience.

• Display basic mathematical abilities.
• Display basic mechanical ability.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law.

I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

kdc/one Port Jervis, 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America