Machine Maintenance Mechanic

Description Details:

Equipment:
 Diagnose equipment problems & take corrective action to
   achieve optimum line efficiency.
 Independently set up changeover & repair filling equipment
   & packaging lines.
 Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, & overhauls on all
   equipment.
 Diagnose electronic controls, sensors, servos and drives.
 Understand other systems that impact line efficiency or
   operation.
Documentation & Procedures:
  Document equipment preparation, set up, PM & repair in
    strict accordance with SOP & GMP requirements.
 Complete paperwork for Production & Lab in strict
   accordance with SOP & GMP requirements.
 Follow site GMP and Safety policies and procedures.  
 Review equipment status with supervision & recommend
   improvements.
 Follow & document validation procedures.
Operational Excellence:
 Participate in site OE initiatives.
 Report PM, changeover, & downtime performance to
   supervision & recommend improvements.
 Recommend & implement equipment modifications to
   increase reliability.
 Conduct zero point exercises & root cause failures to
   increase efficiency of changeovers, troubleshooting, &
   mean time to standard.
 Actively standardize & document best practice to
   achieve "Right First Time".
 Ability to work with outside vendors to recommend
   component or equipment modifications.

Requirements

 

Basic qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.  Technical trade
 school certificate a plus.
3+ years related experience repairing packaging equipment
 (labeling, carton filling, barcode inspection, ink jet printer).
Required to work overtime to meet company or department
 needs & flexibility to change shifts as needed.
Required to work a 12-hour shift pattern.

Preferred qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Quality and detail oriented.
Commitment to safety.
Ability to operate in a team environment.
Basic math and communication skills.
Demonstration of positive and reliable work attitude.
Ability and willingness to learn new skills.
Ability to operate electric pallet jack (forklift) to move materials.
Experience with  lean manufacturing techniques/principles
 are preferable.