Skilled Mechanical Plant Technician

Benefits

Qualifications

• •We require individuals who possess a high level of skill and initiative, understand the importance of continuous improvement, and can excel in a self-directed team environment
• •The ability to maintain world-renowned production technologies in some interesting ways
• •Able to display skills in manufacturing processes, including operating, maintaining and cleaning automated equipment
• •Display strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• •Able to operate essential material handling equipment at the site e.g., clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks, etc
• •We believe in order to be able to perform on the job, you will need to meet the following physical requirements:
• •Use basic hand and power tools
• •Lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders and platforms; twist, turn and bend
• •Stand on concrete floors for an extended period of time
• •Discern the various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment start-up etc
• •Are 18 years of age or older
• •Have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education and 2 years of technical experience in manufacturing, or like, industry'
• •Applied mechanical skills in an industrial environment
• •Should be knowledgeable about different types of machinery and equipment commonly used in manufacturing including various types of engines, pumps, compressors, turbines, conveyors, gears, bearings, and other mechanical components. Understanding the working principles, construction, and operational characteristics of these systems enables technicians to diagnose problems and perform maintenance or repairs
• •Proficiency in using a wide range of tools and instruments is essential for a mechanical technician
• •They should be well-versed in the use of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision instruments for tasks such as disassembly, assembly, measurement, alignment, and testing
• •This includes knowledge of system integration, control mechanisms, automation, and interconnections with electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
• •Understanding system behavior and interdependencies is crucial for effective troubleshooting and maintenance
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Responsibilities

• •Responsible for turning raw materials into an intermediate product that is then used by packing to put together a finished product
• •Alternatively, responsible for mixing dry or wet ingredients together that are then placed into a bottle, a capsule, a container that is labeled and packed
• •Responsible to participate on a team to pack a product received from a making area (for example liquid, powder, capsules, pills) that gets labeled and packaged, or a finished product item (for example: brush, floss, paste, refills, razors) that gets packaged, manually or with the assistance of a machine or robot
• •Acts as a System Owner or Equipment Owner for the area in which they operate
• •Operates and maintains the equipment in their area
• •As a technician, you will work on a team that is responsible for keeping production flowing, meeting performance goals, and maintaining the high level of quality that consumers expect from our products
• •Mechanically skilled technicians are responsible for enabling production throughput, reducing equipment downtime, troubleshooting issues, eliminating defects, and building technical mastery
• •They focus on initiating and implementing continuous improvement projects with the goal of delivering the best product, at the lowest cost, with the highest quality, and in a safe environment
• •They have mechanical technical mastery to successfully troubleshoot problems and to proactively improve production systems
• •Mechanically skilled technicians perform various types of work, such as:
• •Maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed packing, process, and other machinery and equipment
• •Performing preventive maintenance and calibrations on equipment
• •Troubleshooting, monitoring, & improving equipment and systems
• •Analyzing trends and technical data to gain insights of the equipment and systems and identify issues proactively
• •Building technical skills in others
• •We do various types of work, including operating and maintaining high-speed automated equipment, computer systems, or product distribution systems
• •From the beginning, you will be getting involved, impacting situations and influencing business-related problems
• •Maintain accurate records and data
• •Changes in business volume and production requirements can cause the plant to occasionally change the length of work shifts or the rotation schedule
• •Technicians are expected to be willing to rotate and to work any shift
• •System Integration: In addition to understanding individual components, a mechanical technician should have a grasp of how various components interact within a larger system
• •Strong technical troubleshooting, problem-solving, issue resolution, and root cause analysis for mechanical issues
• •Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• •Wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes, gloves & respirator) and use appropriate fall protection (as needed)
• •Are willing to work rotating shifts
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