Maintenance Machinist

We believe being healthy should not require tradeoffs. SCN BestCo is a leading innovator, developer and manufacturer of Vitamin, Mineral & Supplement (VMS), Over-the-Counter (OTC) and prebiotics/probiotics in enjoyable forms such as gummies, lozenges and chews. With over 50 years of excellence, our team leads the way in changing how consumers make healthier choices.  With unique food science expertise and proprietary processes, we’ve pioneered many firsts.  The fire in our belly to create new to the world products has guided and continues to be core to our mission of making health and wellness more enjoyable. Come join us and become a part of our winning formula! 

The Maintenance Machinist performs repairs to parts and machines using a variety of tools. This position also helps build spare parts for machines and supports the creation of new parts in collaboration with other team members. This role involves operating fabrication equipment while ensuring quality standards and maintaining a safe working environment.

Estimated starting annual base salary is $46.35/ hour less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. Please note that the actual compensation offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined by the Company, which may include, but is not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, education, skillset, and market conditions. The target base compensation for this role is in the low to middle of the range, with the top of the range reserved for only exceptional circumstances. In addition, this role is eligible for a discretionary, variable annual incentive, paid based on Company performance factors. SCN BestCo offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more, as well as paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law. Each benefit is subject to eligibility requirements as specified in plan documents, and the Company reserves the right to modify the benefits it offers from time to time. 

• Perform repairs on parts and equipment that require fabrication, including welding and/or machining.
• Participate in troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Fabricate spare parts according to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
• Fabricate new parts and/or components in collaboration with other maintenance team members and/or engineering.
• Organize and maintain cleanliness of the fabrication shop including maintaining machinist tools and equipment.
• Submit requests for ordering fabrication supplies.
• Assemble and test operating machines to verify correction of malfunction.
• Perform MIG, TIG, or stick welding as needed.
• Follow workplace and local safety guidelines/regulations.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of related experience or training in a maintenance or fabrication role. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

• • Knowledge and skill required to use lathes, mills, and other machine shop equipment to make machine repairs.
  • Knowledge of basic mechanics, welding techniques, and capable of utilizing standard shop equipment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude. Able to troubleshoot and repair processing and packaging equipment.
  • Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers, tape measure, and micrometer.
  • Strong time management, communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written, with internal staff and management. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Must be able to demonstrate practical problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

  Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree in a relevant field of study.
• CNC machining experience.
• Welding certification.
• CAD software experience (e.g., AutoCAD).
• GMP environment experience.
• Heavy equipment operation experience (e.g., forklift, boom lift, scissor lift).
• Rigging and fall protection training.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the manufacturing work environment is usually loud. The maintenance fabricator/machinist will sometimes work in high, precarious places and outdoor conditions.

All employees are expected to carry out their functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately. All SCN BestCo employees must wear PPE as required based on their job duties.