Manufacturing Mechanic - 5th HQ

Job Title: Manufacturing Mechanic

Company Description: Our client, a leading nutraceutical pharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking a skilled and innovative Production Maintenance Mechanic to play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality.

Fulltime Monday - Thursday 6am - 4:20pm and Monday - Friday 6am - 2:30pm

• Responds to service requests as needed utilizing resources to effectively repair and ensure the safety and availability of the company systems and equipment.
• Performs the job function in compliance with safety, health, environmental, and governmental regulations.
• Supports Production with machine setups as needed to accomplish daily goals.
• Ensures the plant is clean and free of debris or clutter.
• Operates, adjusts, and performs maintenance on packaging equipment, such as: tablet counters, conveyors, printers, cartoners and other equipment to ensure compliance with established guidelines and procedures.
• Performs record keeping functions (CMMS) such as documenting maintenance work performed, recording unusual operating conditions.
• Performs various types of tests on mechanical and electrical equipment (Amperage, Volts, resistance).
• Contributes to the efficiency of the department by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of the team to accomplish team unit goals, objectives, and activities.
• Understands and learns SOPs, GMP, safety guidelines and have the ability to complete all required documentation.
• Evaluates equipment and machine operations. Removes and repairs various equipment and components.
• Supports installation of new equipment
• Repairs hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies.
• Other duties as required or directed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required (associate degree, Trade School Certificate and/or Military Technical Training, a plus) Equivalent work experience may be substituted for technical/vocational experience (preferred).
• College or formal technical school education with demonstrated aptitude and skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and welding techniques. One to two years in a food manufacturing environment (preferred).
• 1-2 years of experience in the maintenance industry, preferably in GMP environment.
• Must be Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Must have legible handwriting, and the ability to perform accurate documentation.
• Must have good basic math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of following instructions, and multitasking.
• Familiar with safety protocols associated with lock out/tag out.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to set one’s own priorities.
• Proficient with computer systems.