Mechanic - Packaging

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The Opportunity

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Packaging Mechanic to support our UFO Maintenance team. This role will be responsible for performing quality checks to ensure proper packaging, coding, products and other materials are correctly used in the production run, and performing equipment Center-lining & clean, Inspect and Lubricate (CIL) to ensure that all equipment is running at peak performance and to quality standards.

• Additional responsibilities will include:
• Safely operate and maintain all packaging equipment to meet production schedules
• Ensure quality standards are met
• Perform quality checks to ensure proper packaging, coding, products and other materials are correctly used in the production run
• Perform equipment Center-lining & clean, Inspect and Lubricate (CIL) to ensure that all equipment is running at peak performance and to quality standards
• Initiative is proactive, does more than required, volunteers to help others
• Effectively troubleshoot complete system, including equipment and components
• Must be able to track and maintain material counts and troubleshoot variances
• Must be able to use predictive maintenance tools to implement and exercise needed improvements
• When equipment problems occur, it is the responsibility of each employee to assist in getting the problem corrected quickly and on time (flow to the work) – above and beyond without having to be asked
• Must be willing to work off of your regular shift to provide technical support and training for the team
• Job will require overtime, which could include more than 40 hours per week, 7 days a week and up to 12-hour days
• Will be required to learn and use multi-computer skills which are paramount to the team’s success
• Must be able to develop detailed training, SOPs, and certifications, revise training manuals and determine training requirements
• Must be willing to help the area Planner Scheduler deliver and document maintenance work correctly & on time
• Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by supervisory, management and union representatives

Requirements

Must have at least 3 years of mechanical type experience and documentation to support it and be willing to be skill tested, assessed and certified

Resume must be submitted to be considered

• Must have good mechanical skills & knowledge of mechanical tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals

Location

Must be located in Bradenton, FL, surrounding area, or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.

Willingness to be onsite at the manufacturing facility on a full-time basis

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform physical tasks for the duration of the shift, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting/moving items weighing 50 pounds or more.

Benefits

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance, 401(K), and Pension Plan. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.