2nd Shift Production Mechanic

Basic Functions

• 5-10 years experience with manufacturing and packaging machinery
• Mechanical aptitude to utilize hand tools, basic electric tools, and measuring devices without supervision
• Repair equipment to OEM standards and specifications
• Independent setup of line configurations in accordance with manufacturing and quality specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, piping, and control diagrams
• Complete work orders, request new work orders, and communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to read and write English
• Fabricate new parts via duplication of existing parts or from blueprint, including welding, brazing, and operating acetylene torches
• Operate standard shop equipment including lathe, milling machine, and drill press
• Working knowledge of pumps, bearings, bushings, power transmissions, vacuum, pneumatic, cooling systems, and components
• Ability to troubleshoot breakdowns of machinery
• Comply with company policies, procedures, methods, and standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety program
• Follow bargaining unit labor agreement in accordance with company objectives

• Capable of extended hour commitment
• Understanding of the operating details of converting and packaging equipment within the department
• General knowledge of soap processing equipment and soap characteristics as they relate to efficient operation of converting and packaging equipment
• General knowledge of packing material characteristics
• Understanding of quality parameters as they relate to finished product
• Feedback is essential to good performance; two-way communication encouraged between manager and operator on a continuing basis
• Maintain acceptable level of orderliness and cleanliness in assigned work areas
• Understanding of and adherence to machine safety
• Observance of all safe practices within the department
• Ability to clearly communicate with maintenance coworkers, manufacturing personnel, floor supervisors, and management
• Ability to coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and company representatives
• Detail-oriented, organized; ability to multi-task assignments as needed
• Ability to decipher root cause failure, repair machinery, and document condition with corrective action
• Complete knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, including LO/TO, hoist, electrical, guarding, PPE, etc.
• Math skills to calculate basic math, geometry layout, distance/area/volume, tolerance computation, metric, and standard conversions
• Function with little supervision

• Experience:
  
  5-10 years with manufacturing and packaging machinery
• Education and License:
  High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or technical degree preferred; computer literate with standard MS Windows software (Word, Excel)
• Physical
  
  Working Conditions:
  
  Capable of prolonged standing, bending, and twisting consistent with maintenance operations; capable of moderate to heavy lifting up to 100 lbs; exposure to mild noise and dust; climate consistent with normal manufacturing environment

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