Mechanic 1 - Shift Mechanic

We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team! We currently have an opportunity for a Shift Mechanic at our Manufacturing Plant in Tamaqua, PA.

About the role

As a Shift Mechanic, you will help keep our manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently. You will perform maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and complete repairs that support continuous production. Working closely with operations and maintenance teams, you will play an important role in improving equipment reliability, reducing downtime, and supporting a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment to minimize production downtime.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Inspect, rebuild, and replace mechanical components to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Support maintenance activities for production equipment and plant support systems.
• Work independently and collaboratively with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to resolve equipment issues.
• Assist electricians with equipment repairs when mechanical support is needed.
• Support maintenance activities at other Reynolds Consumer Products Jacksonville facilities as business needs require.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and maintenance processes through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow established safety, quality, and maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years’ experience with plastics-related machinery.
• 3 years’ experience as a shift mechanic.
• Experience maintaining and repairing plastics manufacturing equipment.
• Experience performing mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, and other industrial mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Experience supporting preventive or predictive maintenance programs.
• Welding, machining, fabrication, or precision alignment experience.
• Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Skills

• Mechanical Troubleshooting – Quickly identifies the root cause of equipment issues and performs effective, high-quality repairs to minimize downtime.
• Safety Focus – Consistently follows safety policies and procedures while promoting a safe work environment and identifying opportunities to reduce risk.
• Problem Solving – Analyzes equipment failures, evaluates solutions, and makes sound decisions to restore production safely and efficiently.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Works effectively with maintenance, production, engineering, and other support teams to achieve shared operational goals.
• Continuous Improvement – Proactively identifies opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and overall operational efficiency.
• Accountability & Reliability – Takes ownership of assigned work, delivers quality results, follows through on commitments, and demonstrates dependability in supporting plant operations.

Pay

USD $29.55 - USD $34.77 /H