Blow Molding Mechanic - 2nd

Prestige Brands•Lynchburg, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Apply technical skills and judgment to assigned tasks to maintain and improve equipment operation. Keep the physical facility in a safe and quality-conscious manner. Perform maintenance and repairs to all molding equipment. Perform a wide range of preventive maintenance and repair work on various electromechanical devices, machinery, PLCs, HVAC, fixtures, hydraulics, pneumatics, and furnishings throughout the department.

Requirements

Requires the knowledge gained through a high school degree or the equivalent.
Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or equal training.
Minimum of four years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain machines to ensure quality product is provided to the production area.
Maintain work area in a safe, clean, and orderly condition according to GMPs.
Properly dispose of used oil, oil-soaked pig mats, scrap metal, and unusable parts.
Perform Visual and Attribute bottle checks to assure Good Quality bottles are produced and supplied to Production and Deco processes.
Determine ways to improve efficiencies, quality, and safety.
Perform variable checks and attribute checks and file all completed documentation as necessary.
Monitor and/or evaluate current or potential problems with action plans to eliminate problems.
Perform changeovers, PMs, Mattec selections and deduction, electric truck operation, unload storveyor contents, and unclog under floor conveyors.
Repair and report major oil, air, and water leaks.
Start-up and shut down equipment and operation.
Track belts, investigate bottle complaints, out-of-spec adjustments, prioritize daily machine production, generate action items, and retrieve ordering information.
Clear grinder, material, and conveyor jams, report out-of-stock items.
Perform minor drafting, fabrication, and design.
Retrieve documents from Master Control.
Attend twice daily shift transition meetings.
Use log book to record operating issues and maintain good communications within the shift.
Receive training and train new employees as needed.
Log daily work activities in the plant maintenance system.
Make calls to the Supervisor at home when necessary.
Demonstrate good teamwork ethics by helping others in the Molding Department.
Participate with others in the testing or evaluation of raw materials and equipment.
Provide feedback pertaining to compatibility and functionality in conjunction with the Molding Supervisor.
Perform a variety of cleaning including major oil, grease, and water leaks.
Perform general cleaning after repairs are completed.
Perform other related duties as required.