Line Mechanic C- Weekends

Church & Dwight•Lakewood, NJ

10d

About The Position

The Line Mechanic C maintains, repairs, and troubleshoots production-line packaging machinery and related equipment in a manufacturing facility. The role performs routine and scheduled preventive maintenance, set-ups, changeovers, and equipment repairs to support efficient and safe operation, reduce downtime, and improve productivity. It also works closely with production teams, documents maintenance and repairs, identifies root causes of equipment failures, and takes steps to prevent recurrence. The mechanic must be able to operate at least two specified types of production lines without retraining and will receive ongoing training across all lines. The position also trains and develops operators, line technicians, and line leaders in equipment operation. Work is performed in accordance with safety procedures, GMPs, JSAs, SOPs, and applicable requirements for handling hazardous chemicals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Relevant vocational or technical school certifications.
At least a two-year technical degree and/or experience as a packaging-line mechanic in a food, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.
Full knowledge of required hand tools.
Strong electromechanical troubleshooting skills.
Ability to train and develop operators, line technicians, and line leaders in packaging-equipment operation and assist with line set-up, changeovers, and preventive maintenance.
Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks and maintaining the workstation.
Computer literacy, including MS Word and Excel.
Working knowledge of FDA and GMP regulations.
Knowledge of programmable logic controllers, electrical and sensor technology, hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine-shop skills.
Ability to work the stated schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 AM–11:00 PM; Monday and Tuesday, 3:00 PM–11:00 PM.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S practices.

Responsibilities

Change over, maintain, and repair packaging machinery and related equipment within required timeframes.
Notify management promptly about mechanical issues that could cause shutdowns or affect packaging-line efficiency.
Maintain daily line logs.
Train and develop Operators, Line Technicians, and Line Leaders in operating packaging equipment, in conjunction with the Production Supervisor and Line Resource Operator.
Operate at least two lines from the Dental, AP/DEO, Nair, Household, Display, and Aerosol groups without retraining, and participate in ongoing training and six-monthly assessments across all lines.
Perform routine and scheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and identify persistent problems to maximize operation and minimize downtime.
Perform scheduled set-ups and changeovers.
Repair or replace production-line equipment and complete follow-up documentation and work-order requests through SAP.
Determine equipment-failure root causes and implement actions to prevent recurrence.
Ensure packaging-line equipment runs efficiently.
Maintain a clean work environment and follow department GMPs, JSAs, SOPs, and safety procedures.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including ear protection, hairnets, beard nets, eye protection, and steel-toe shoes.
Participate in job-related safety training and comply with safety policies and procedures.
Complete required orientation, job-specific, and refresher training for hazardous chemicals handled in the role.
Comply with New Jersey laws and company policies and procedures when sampling, unloading, pre-weighing, transferring, or handling hazardous chemicals.
Perform other duties as assigned.