Manufacturing Mechanic - Packaging Equipment Weekend Day Shift; Fri.-Sat.-Sun

Location:

7080 New Buffington Rd. Florence, KY 41042

Position Overview/Position Responsibilities:

Electromechanical Technicians are responsible for maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all packaging machinery and systems. A Packaging Mechanic must have working knowledge of the production process, items produced, and equipment utilized in maintaining production within specific norms and standards. They will lead TPM methodologies on their lines and must be willing to use data to drive improvement projects.

A Packaging Mechanic must ensure that all work completed meets our quality standards and is completed in a safe manner aligned with our Quality and Safety Policies while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices. Packaging Mechanics must make independent decisions daily, knowing when to involve others.

What’s In It For YOU:

• Safety-centric Environment with Inclusive Mindset & Culture
• Competitive Pay + Profit Sharing
• Flexible Time Off: 30 Paid Days Off a Year
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA)

Additional Benefits: Shift Differential & Opportunity for Overtime, Growing business with opportunity for advancement, Vacation purchase plan, Learning & Development Opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Clean & Climate-controlled environment

What we are looking for:

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting OR equivalent education/training/certification(s) accompanied with minimum 1 year experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams
• Basic understanding of electricity and basic motor controls
• Understanding of and experience maintaining machine safety standards
• Ability to use hand tools; (ranging from screwdriver to multimeter/voltmeter)
• Basic computer skills (ability to learn a computerized maintenance management system/Microsoft Outlook/etc.)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working on industrial machines as part of a team
• Experience with preventative maintenance

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing
• Continuous movement in and around packaging line
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Occasional lifting up to 50lbs
• Pushing and pulling up to 50lbs

Job Responsibilities:

• Clearly communicate status of equipment/known issues/action plans with supervisors, mechanics, operators, and other employees on all shifts and in all departments, including strong shift change handoff of information, knowing when/how to elevate as appropriate.
• Maintain open communication (verbal and written) with supervisors, mechanics, other employees, and complete paper and computer work (refer to specific department duties);
  Fully utilize all required systems (asset management, etc.).
• Lead, train, and coach TPM initiatives.
  • Participate in line improvement teams
  • Propose and implement improvements to the line within the line improvement team as well as independently
  • Effectively use data to develop action plans to address downtime
  • Utilize PDCA cycle for communication and decision making
• Maintain machine standards and implement best practices, including safety, quality, equipment design, and nominal settings.
• Maintain, Troubleshoot and Repair all mechanical equipment as assigned
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams
  • Assessment of material requirements, requisition placement
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Use and understand troubleshooting tools (Root Cause Analysis)
  • Take action to repair equipment including modification of design, replacement of parts, adjustment of equipment settings, etc.
  • Assessment of material requirements, requisition placement
  • Organize and maintain all technical documentation for assigned equipment
• Must have a technical aptitude with a willingness to learn new operations / technologies
• Must produce World Class Results through teamwork, selflessly developing and training others for success
• Must have a positive attitude and be open to new ideas and concept
• Must thrive within a changing organization requiring the need to multi-task
• Must listen for understanding and communicate using the Who, What, When, Where and How model
• Must resolve conflicts…