MANUFACTURING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I - 3rd SHIFT (391)

About the role

Repairs and maintains machinery and electromechanical equipment in packaging, processing, distribution and plant infrastructure. Trains and mentors lesser skilled maintenance mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Installs, operates, maintains, repairs, lubricates, and troubleshoots complex processing and high-speed packaging machinery and other equipment in the facility such as gear boxes, variable speed drives, pumps and compressors, dust collecting equipment, code daters, check weighers, etc.
• Performs predictive and preventative maintenance activities as outlined in the CMMS system.
• Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots all types of A/C and D/C electrical equipment.
• Fabricates components using standard shop equipment including: lathe, mill, drill press, brake, shear, band saw, and various welding equipment.
• Operates production equipment as part of troubleshooting, and validation of completed maintenance activity.
• Aids Engineering in installation of new equipment. Works from drawings, verbal instructions and/or sketches.
• Assists in resolving problematic machine or personnel issues.
• Maintains spare parts inventory for plant as directed by checking out parts from parts room, using parts ordering procedure, and restocking inventory.
• Maintains shop areas and parts room so they are clean and orderly.
• Participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives. Recommends and implements continuous improvement ideas.
• Occasionally performs work in other areas such as building maintenance.
• Complies with safety and cGMP requirements. Follows (LO/TO) all Safety procedures and wears all personal protective equipment as directed by Company Safety Policy.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school plus a minimum of two years of related experience OR a minimum five years related experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of machine troubleshooting, electrical, mechanical, fabrication, pneumatics, hydraulics, OSHA standards, cGMP’s, lock-out/tag-out is required.
• Food or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Performance Ability

• Demonstrated strong working knowledge and ability to repair packaging and processing production equipment within one year from the date of employment.
• Solid knowledge of machine capabilities, manufacturing process, and ability to troubleshoot.
• Ability to train and mentor other employees (including lesser skilled maintenance mechanics).
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety and efficiency goals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills; ability to prioritize and calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate a strong sense of urgency; independent thinker with the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced team environment; initiative to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision; and flexibility to change tasks frequently and work in different work centers as business needs require.
• Strong teamwork skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with others; excellent interpersonal and listening skills; strong attention to detail skills; and demonstrated high quality of work.
• Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures.

Reasoning Ability

• Excellent Problem Solving Skills Required.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills required.
• Must read and understand electrical and mechanical blueprints, use simple shop math, and possess knowledge of company, local, state, and federal electrical codes.
• Possesses a working knowledge of electrical test equipment such as digital multimeter, amp probe, megger, etc.
• Ability to work other shifts and weekends and to travel to other facilities.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is frequently exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles, some classified as allergens or irritants.
• This position works in all areas of NOW’s manufacturing facilities with direct exposure to ingredients (powders and liquids), mixes (powders and liquids), equipment, and packaging.
• The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes, cold, and heat.
• The employee is required to travel to other facilities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, and in some areas where louder hearing protection is required.