Night Shift Forming Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. Huhtamaki’s North America business segment is a leading manufacturer of consumer goods packaging as well as tableware, cups, folding cartons, containers, trays, and service ware for the foodservice industry and retail markets. Our product portfolio includes Chinet®, the leading brand of premium tableware.

This position is a 12-hour rotating night shift schedule (7pm to 7am).

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment, such as production machines, conveyor systems, and equipment, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem areas, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Removes and replaces worn and defective parts of drive mechanisms or hydraulic systems, using hand tools and power tools, and following blueprints, diagrams, and service manuals.
• Follows all safety guidelines and company policies.
• Works overtime as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance with exposure to machinery, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and comprehend written or oral instructions, technical data, blueprints, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Must have own tools and possess good mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot machinery.
• Ability to properly use all power and non-power hand tools to safely perform job tasks.
• Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, boom lift, and obtain annual certification.

Physical Requirements

• Works in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, push/pull, and reaching above shoulders.
• Hand/finger dexterity required.

Schedule

12-hour rotating night shift (7pm to 7am).