Mechanic - Production-Aerofil Day Shift

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for working closely with production operators and production supervisors to drive improvements with line performance reliability and SMED activities. Demonstrate strong sense of urgency. Supports preventative and predictive maintenance programs. Performs effective TPM audits with the operators.

Essential Functions:

• Supports daily production activities, department initiatives, support predictive/preventative maintenance program and continuous improvement efforts.
• Effectively utilizes time to support production line, work orders, TPM audits, root cause analysis, and items on fast response board.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, working closely with operators.
• Works closely with production team to follow set up sheets.
• Working with operators, and supervisors uses 5 why and/or 6 step troubleshooting process to address inefficiencies.
• Utilizes the Fast Response boards to track and correct issues timely.
• Willing to learn the set-up, changeover, and operation of all production and process equipment for assigned lines.
• Safely and proficiently operates necessary equipment to make improvements and repairs - i.e. welders, drill presses, hand tools, power tools and other shop equipment.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs in response to equipment errors and/or equipment improvements.
• Repair pipe systems, pumps, machinery or equipment.
• Assist production in exploring new and better ways to maximize line speeds and increase performance reliability including new design, lay-outs, reduce or eliminate change-over time, waste reduction ideas, and other process improvements.
• Drives Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) activities and machine set up sheet process.
• Monitor change parts for assigned production lines and assure proper availability to maintain the lines performance reliability.
• Supports key point sheets and standard work for maintenance and production processes.
• Work closely with production supervisor to perform work order activities during changeovers or scheduled downtime.
• Monitor MC Express.
• Works well with all shifts to address issues for assigned lines.
• Available for maintenance weekends as needed.
• Good attendance record (less than 2 absences).
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time.
• The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• Climbing, ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and using feet, legs, hands and arms.
• Balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest knee or knees.
• Crouching. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Crawling. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Pulling. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers, accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity with or without assistance such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection): using measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
• The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Workplace Requirements:

• Actively practice safety in all aspects of the job.
• Know and practice proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including wearing required Maintenance Uniform.
• Know and follow Standard Work.
• Know and recognize quality products and practices, and take action when defects are identified.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that promotes respect and teamwork between coworkers, customers, vendors, supervisor and management.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Vocational certificate or degree in a maintenance related field or be able to pass the following tests:
• Bennett Mechanical with a minimum score of 70%
• Ramsay Combined Basic Skills with a minimum score of 70%
• Ramsay Mechanical Maintenance Trainee with a minimum score of 60%

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience at ATI preferred or previous employment in a maintenance related field.
• Basic Welding (MIG / TIG) and fabrication skills (aluminum, stainless steel and mild steel) required.
• Must have working knowledge of AC/DC circuits, AC/DC Drives, PLC, motor controls and 208v, 230v, and 480v electrical power distribution.
• Possess a basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, valves, solenoids and be able to troubleshoot using a schematic.
• Must have knowledge of industrial mechanics including gears, belts, sheaves, bearings, couplings and drives.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and equipment manuals.
• Background in packaging equipment is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to become Arc flash certified to level 2, Scissor/Boom Lift Certified and Forklift Certified.
• Willing to attend outside classes as needed.
• Must display strong teamwork skills and have the ability to work with operators and support groups to resolve day-to-day issues involving maintenance, and throughput; must lead by example.
• Must be able to follow all safety and PPE requirements, without any safety write-ups within the previous 6 months (if applicable).
• Willingness and ability to train other operators.
• Must be able to work overtime or flexible hours when required.
• Must be willing to commit to this position for a minimum of 2 years with the exception of a promotion: but will evaluate request for changing Teams (based on management approval and business needs).
• Must be able to effectively use search engines on computers, have basic Word, Excel, capabilities and be able to use basic tablet functions.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.