Process Mechanic - 2nd Shift
Drug Plastics - Official Page · Boyertown, PA · 4 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
This is a second shift position (3:00pm-11:30pm Monday - Friday) with some overtime required.
Responsibilities
- Set-up and troubleshoot blow molding machines and support equipment.
- Conduct daily, weekly, monthly and annual scheduled preventative maintenance on machines.
- Operate Vacuum Loader Systems, automatic Converter System and Sorting Room equipment as required.
- Assist in Packer/Inspector, Quality Control, Material and Sorting Room operations as outlined in the Job Competencies for the Position of Process Mechanic.
- Assist and substitute as needed in the materials department.
- Assist in Mold Inspection as assigned.
Requirements
- Demonstrated strong skills in set-up and repair in the plastics industry strongly preferred.
- Broad theoretical knowledge and mechanical experience in hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical.
- Good mathematical skills to perform shop calculations, to include addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Strong command of the written language, to include technical manuals.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Understand and effectively be able to use Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Ability to read and interpret cap drawings and blueprints, and effectively utilize them in performing job duties, as well as in determining whether the product meets quality standards.
- Demonstrated ability to make well thought out decisions and ensure appropriate courses of action are taken.
- Must provide own basic mechanic hand tools to perform the required job duties effectively and as assigned.
- Vision must be correctable to '20-20' to read all necessary work related materials and visually identify defects in products being produced.
- Must be able to perceive and accurately identify differences in colors and shadings.
- Hearing acuity sufficient to understand spoken instructions or phone conversations in a factory environment.
Qualifications
- 1 to 2 years of mechanical experience required.
- Industrial Maintenance degree or certificate, or similar education a plus.
- Plastics industry experience a plus.