3rd Shift Lead Production Mechanic

Universal Corporation•Lancaster Township, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Production Mechanic directly leads all Production Mechanics and daily start-up of all equipment for production lines, including set-up, repairs, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.

Requirements

Communication, time management, team-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and uses good judgment
Ability to use basic tools for the set-up and operation of manufacturing equipment.
Ability to use basic shop mathematics, and the ability to identify electrical components.
English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
Requires high school level education (or equivalent).
5-10 years of mechanic experience.
Knowledge and familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is required.

Nice To Haves

Lock Out/Tag Out Knowledge preferred.
Ability to be trained on forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift, and boom lift.
Having the ability to use basic shop mathematics, handbook formulas, and able to interpret simple blueprints or drawings.
3-5 years of supervisory or team-leading experience is preferred.
3+ years of experience working in a production environment is preferred.
Prior experience in a food manufacturer is a plus, as is familiarity with food safety and food security.

Responsibilities

Responsible for upholding company policies and procedures including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), production lines, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, and process validation.
Promotes healthy communication between workers and management.
Performs changeovers, setups, and adjustments of production machines for the day’s production.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as needed by completing minor repairs to non-functioning equipment.
Works closely with the Production Team Lead.
Works with Safety to ensure organizational standards.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Operates equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensures products meet quality standards using visual inspections.
Order parts for equipment as needed.
Assures production lines are ready for use daily; performs all machine shutdown operations.
Follows proper LOTO machine-specific procedures.
Works with Production Managers/Plant Managers on scheduling line changes.
Assists where needed in Production and other departments.
Assist in performing employee evaluations and training new production mechanics.
Inspects machines and equipment to locate problems, replace defective parts, and make machine adjustments and repairs to ensure a continuous production operation.
Develops, implements, and complies with all continuous improvement initiatives.
Troubleshoot electrical issues using a multi-meter and perform electrical component replacement.