Maintenance Mechanic 11:30 -8:00 $2 shift differential applies

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Production Mechanic is responsible for maintaining all facilities and production equipment in a safe, efficient and quality conscious manner.  The Production Mechanic is responsible for repairs, maintenance and preventative maintenance on all mechanical equipment within the facility in a cGMP production environment. 

SHIFT: 11:30-8:00

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primarily responsible for the safe maintenance of the production and facilities equipment.
• Evaluates, troubleshoots, maintains, and locks out equipment as necessary. Ensures all original guarding and stops are in place.
• Works closely and cooperatively with peers, supervisors and production employees to make adjustment and repairs as needed to keep the line running smoothly.
• Makes adjustments to equipment to satisfy quality or production standards and is held accountable for the machine and equipment performance.
• Regularly performs preventative maintenance checks, calibrations and adjustments to settings to optimize operation or performance. Utilizes checklists and documents all completed work orders on paper or in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Troubleshoots, disassembles and inspects equipment to determine cause of improper operation or machine stoppages.
• Cleans and lubricates gears, motors, chains and bearings.
• Coordinates (communicates, calls, schedules) with outside vendors for repairs and preventative maintenance activities which are part of outside service agreements. Escorts, monitors and ensures work is performed to agreed scope. Inspects services rendered by contractors and completes necessary forms in accordance with inspection duties or with company Standard Operating Procedures.
• Works with the Facilities team to successfully integrate new products and technologies into the production stream.
• Maintains mechanical, software and technical upgrades to facilities and production equipment.
• Performs a variety of tasks involved with the upkeep of building, grounds, fixtures, utilities and equipment.
• Ensures appropriate change control is in place before proceeding with changes outside like-for-like maintenance.

SKILLS:

• A good working knowledge of pumps, gearboxes, motors, pneumatics and hydraulics is necessary.
• Knowledge of basic electrical concepts and circuit design.
• A basic knowledge of HVAC concepts, condenser and evaporator operation.
• Knowledge or fulfillment packaging equipment such as carton sealers (3M), carton erectors (Pearson), conveyors (Interroll)
• Knowledge of appropriate precision measuring tools and appropriate use of hand tools and other maintenance tools.
• Ability to properly disassemble, clean, repair and re-assemble complex electro-mechanical devices and equipment.
• Ability to fabricate simple parts for corrective maintenance. Should be a creative problem solver with the ability to systematically troubleshoot in a logical and process oriented fashion and monitor results to apply them to a particular problem solving endeavor.
• Ability to work independently. Good organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and possesses a strong attention to details.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have the ability to read, interpret and understand detailed repair and instruction/service manuals, documents or blueprints.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience as a mechanic in a manufacturing, production or fulfillment environment.
• Must possess good mechanical, electronic and computer skills and be comfortable documenting work in a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)
• Experienced in and comfortable with safe operation of scissor lifts, fork lifts and other material handling equipment normally present in a warehouse.
• Process based technical troubleshooter with logical and methodical approaches to problem solving.
• Experience with root cause analysis
• Electro-mechanical aptitude, certification or education preferred
• Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to safely lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to access equipment for repair and maintenance (may require crawling, bending, lying underneath equipment.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach with hands and arms
• Must possess physical ability to move equipment
• Work is carried out in a fulfillment center and warehouse environment
• Frequently required to climb a ladder or work at heights up to 35’ on a scissor lift wearing safety harness. Comfortable working at heights up to 35’.

The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Training:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Business Experience:  One to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.