Set Up Mechanic

Brief Description

What is my day to day like?

As our set-up mechanic, you will play a central role in ensuring that all equipment is prepared and maintained for top performance. You will focus on managing all changeovers for our Thermoforming Machines, including cutting stations and tooling, by minimizing downtime through precise set-up and maintenance. Your day-to-day will include but is not limited to:

• Tooling Maintenance:
  Inspecting and organizing tooling before and after use to ensure all components are functional. Reporting any performance deviations to maintain quality and ensure tools are repaired before installation.
• Safety and Housekeeping:
  Maintaining safety switches and guards, and following lock-out procedures. Ensuring all changeover areas clean and organized and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Training and Development:
  Training operators on basic safety and operational procedures.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensuring high-quality parts by properly setting up forming and trimming equipment.
• Equipment Coordination:
  Collaborating with management to address repairs, preventative maintenance, and equipment improvements.
• Maintenance Support:
  Assisting the maintenance department as production allows and support the Production Manager with additional tasks as needed.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

• Proven mechanical ability and basic knowledge of electrical controllers and circuits
• In depth and detailed knowledge of Thermoforming, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical processes
• Ability to work overtime if needed
• 3 years in thermoforming, machine maintenance and plastics a plus
• High School diploma or equivalent trade school diploma

This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours a week with overtime eligibility. This position is on a 12-hour rotational schedule