Cat Litter Packaging Mechanic, Afternoons

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.•Old Fort, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Cat Litter Packaging Mechanic for Shift 906, working Monday - Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at our Old Fort, OH facility. This role is responsible for maintaining, timing, and repairing high-speed packaging equipment to meet and exceed manufacturing specifications, while maximizing production requirements. The hourly wage starts at $32.19, increasing to $35.16 after training sign-off. Our company fosters a collective energy and ambition, with an informal culture that champions courage, determination, and collaboration. We believe in empowering our employees to take responsibility and ownership, united by a shared passion to innovate and push boundaries.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma / GED is required.
Minimum two years Mechanical Experience.
Multi-skilled with strong mechanical aptitude and abilities and a solid electrical background.
Basic proficiency in welding and machining (lathe, mill, drill press, band saw).
Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints.
Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently.
Must be self-starting/can work without direction.
Use safe operating procedures and judgment including Lock Out Tag Procedures specified by Old Fort Facility.
Follow all facility rules to maintain quality and integrity of both raw materials and finished products.

Responsibilities

Maintains, times, and repairs high-speed packaging equipment while maximizing production requirements that meet/exceed manufacturing specifications.
Troubleshoots, adjusts, times, and makes all repairs to packaging department equipment, including Pack lines, palletizers, stretch wrappers, and all raw materials conveying equipment, with minimal downtime.
Performs preventive maintenance on all packaging equipment.
Fabricates stock parts for the packaging equipment as needed.
Repairs/rebuilds motors, brakes, pumps, etc., when necessary.
Tracks electrical problems on all equipment, including PLCs.
Performs machine changeovers and sets up all cat litter packaging lines to ensure vertical startups for increased production.
Assists in meeting high quality standards and production quotas in the Packaging Department.
Works overtime as needed to meet production demands.
Works any shift during the week as well as weekends in the Cat Litter Department.
Must be self-starting and able to work without direction.
Uses safe operating procedures and judgment, including Lock Out Tag Procedures specified by the Old Fort Facility.
Elevates any conflicts in the production schedule, performance, or quality issues to the appropriate parties.
Maintains a clean and safe operating area by following the 5S program, including sweeping the floor, dumping trash, and removing extraneous items.
Supports other department functions as necessary.
Performs other tasks as assigned.