Blow Molding Mechanic - 1st Shift

Prestige Brands • Lynchburg, VA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Apply technical skills and judgment to assigned task in order to maintain and improve upon equipment operation. Keep physical facility in a safe and quality conscious manner.

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.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to all molding equipment.
• Perform a wide range of preventive maintenance and repair work to a variety of electromechanical devices, machinery, PLCs, HVAC, fixtures, hydraulics, pneumatic and furnishings throughout the department.
• Maintain machines to ensure that quality product is provided to the production area.
• Maintain work area in a safe, clean, 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.
• Minor drafting, fabrication and design, and retrieve documents from Master Control.
• Attend twice daily shift transition meetings, use log book to record operating issues and maintain good communications within 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.
• General cleaning after repairs are completed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• The start of a great career working with a diverse group of great people
• The health and safety of every employee... our top priority
• A clean, air-conditioned cGMP environment
• Top notch benefits –paid time off, 401(K) retirement savings with company match, medical, dental and vision, pay annual targeted bonus, competitive pay, life insurance, Flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement.
• Stability – a record of strong financial performance and part of a growing $1billion company
• A business supporting the Lynchburg community for over 150 years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED