Flexible Packaging and Bottle Mechanic 1st Shift

Praxis Packaging•Randolph, NJ

12d•$28 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanic will perform electrical/mechanical corrective and preventative maintenance on liquid filling (bottle filling) equipment, manufacturing equipment, and systems. This includes work on wiring, power distribution, servo and stepper controls, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). The role involves working with the Production Manager and other Mechanics to maximize the efficiency of production lines, performing set ups, breakdowns, repairs, preventive maintenance, and improvements on machines. The Mechanic will also ensure that instructions in Work Orders are followed, sign off on job start-ups, document repairs, review production paperwork, and ensure proper components are supplied and staged. They will troubleshoot machine malfunctions, communicate with supervisors and colleagues, create legible written records, verify product accuracy, and adhere to OSHA and FDA regulations. Maintaining a clean work environment is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

High school or equivalent (Required)
Electrical: 24V to 480V, single phase and three phase
Two or more years troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment, or military equivalent.
Reading and interpreting blueprints: electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic
Critical thinking and decision-making capabilities are mandatory.
Requires strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Self-motivated and self-managed with a high degree of honesty and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience filling liquids into bottles a plus.
Familiarity with contract or third-party manufacturing experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

Work with Production Manager and other Mechanics to maximize efficiency of production lines.
Perform set ups, breakdowns, repairs, preventive maintenance, and improvements on machines.
Ensure that instructions provided in the Work Orders are being followed (i.e. correct codes, box counts, palletizing instructions) by periodically monitoring each line.
Sign off job start-ups to run while ensuring setups are accurately matching the proper components with the work order.
Document major repairs or adjustments in Maintenance log book.
Review production paperwork for accuracy.
Ensure for set up that the proper components are supplied to the production lines and staged for the next shift/job.
Ensures for breakdowns that components from a prior job are removed from the production floor.
Troubleshoot machine malfunctions to maintain maximum production and quality.
Communicate with supervisors, operators, and other mechanics.
Create legible written records.
Verify product produced and labeled accurately.
Follow applicable OSHA safety regulations etc.
Understand FDA regulations to the operations and consequences of nonconformance.
Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work environment.