Line Mechanic Operator

COMBE INCORPORATED.•Rantoul, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Line Mechanic is responsible for setting up, adjusting, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and plant support equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum one (1) year of packaging or mechanical maintenance experience.
Working knowledge of electricity and hand tools.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical schematics.
Basic mathematical skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing production needs.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Perform line changeovers and machine setups on packaging equipment.
Set up and adjust semi-automatic and automatic packaging machinery including:
Fillers
Cappers
Coders
Cartoners
Labelers
Wrappers and bundlers
Case sealers
Conveyors
Rotary press equipment
Work from manuals, drawings, diagrams, and electrical prints.
Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting on equipment issues.
Fabricate or modify machine parts as needed to support production.
Develop and build jigs or fixtures to improve packaging operations.
Operate shop equipment such as:
Lathe
Vertical mill
Welder
Manufacture or repair machine components.
Perform mechanical and basic electrical maintenance including:
Installation
Overhaul
Tear-down and rebuild
Preventive maintenance (oiling, greasing, inspections)
Maintain pumps, mixers, compounding equipment, and material handling systems.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), SOPs, Lockout/Tagout procedures, Quality and Safety systems.
Adhere to preventive maintenance schedules.
Assist in training mechanics and helpers.
Maintain accurate maintenance records.
Coordinate with approved vendors for parts and service (with management authorization).
May dispose of hazardous waste when properly trained.
Maintain regular attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned to support manufacturing operations.