Machine Maintenance Mechanic - Day Shift

Haleon • Oak Hill, WV

3d • $48,986 - $73,480

About The Position

The Machine Maintenance Mechanic maintains production and facility equipment assets through routine preventive and predictive maintenance, and troubleshoots and corrects equipment breakdowns and failures. The role supports production-line efficiency by diagnosing equipment problems, setting up changeovers, repairing filling equipment and packaging lines, and performing maintenance, repairs, and overhauls.

The mechanic documents maintenance and repair work in the CMMS and follows SOP, GMP, safety, and quality requirements. The role also contributes to equipment reliability and continuous improvement through maintenance-plan recommendations, equipment modifications, downtime review, root cause analysis, and other Operational Excellence initiatives. Flexibility to work overtime and change shifts as needed is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience troubleshooting and repairing high-speed automated packaging equipment, such as tube fillers, cartoners, overwrappers, case packers, palletizers, barcode and weight inspectors, and ink jet printers.
• Basic sheet metal skills, including guarding fabrication and layout.
• Ability to work overtime and change shifts as needed.
• Ability to operate an electric pallet jack (forklift) to move materials.

Nice To Haves

• Technical trade school certificate.
• Welding knowledge in TIG, MIG, arc, and gas welding.
• Experience with machine setup and line size conversions to run varying products and components, including the ability to perform this work unassisted.
• Quality- and detail-oriented approach to quality and operations documentation and machine repair.
• Ability and willingness to work on ladders and/or scaffolding.
• Demonstrated ability to work with power and pneumatic tools.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, MS Outlook, and CMMS.
• Ability to work and succeed in a team environment.
• Knowledge of ATS (analytical troubleshooting), RBM (reliability-based maintenance), or CBM (condition-based maintenance).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment problems and take corrective action to achieve optimum line efficiency.
• Independently set up changeovers and repair filling equipment and packaging lines.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on equipment.
• Perform line changeovers, including disassembly and reassembly of packaging, manufacturing, facility, and utility equipment.
• Assist in diagnosing machine electronic controls, sensors, servers, and drives.
• Understand systems that affect line efficiency or operation, including pumps and scales.
• Perform assigned preventive maintenance and document preventive and breakdown-related work in the CMMS.
• Install new equipment and repair existing equipment using blueprints, equipment manuals, engineering sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Document equipment preparation, setup, preventive maintenance, and repair in accordance with SOP and GMP requirements.
• Complete Production and Lab paperwork in accordance with SOP and GMP requirements.
• Follow site GMP regulations and safety policies and procedures, including LOTO, PTW, and machine guarding.
• Review equipment status and downtime Paretos with supervision and recommend improvements.
• Assist with validation protocols and adhere to procedures.
• Review and recommend improvements to equipment maintenance plans.
• Document work performance through the work order system as directed.
• Participate in Operational Excellence initiatives, including Root Cause Analysis, Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Foundations, and Kaizans.
• Review and report preventive maintenance, changeover, and downtime performance with supervision and recommend improvements.
• Recommend and implement equipment modifications to increase reliability.
• Standardize and document best practices to achieve “Right First Time.”
• Work with outside vendors to recommend component or equipment modifications.
• Work overtime and change shifts as needed to meet company or department needs.
• Operate an electric pallet jack (forklift) to move materials.
• Work as part of an integrated line team to deliver a safe, quality product on schedule.
• Proactively track and improve changeovers, troubleshooting, and mean time to standard to increase line efficiency.

Benefits

• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Time-off programs, including six months of paid parental leave.
• Benefits eligibility on day one, including healthcare programs for which the company pays the majority of medical coverage for employees and their families.
• Discretionary bonus based on achievement of key business performance and other incentive and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED