Maintenance Mechanic

Premium Waters•Allentown, PA

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic tends to production and blow mold machinery used in bottling water, including fillers, packaging equipment, cappers, labelers, and palletizers. The role troubleshoots and repairs equipment as needed to keep bottling lines operating efficiently. The mechanic also supports changeovers, preventive maintenance, machinery cleaning, employee training, and production quality and food-safety requirements. While on the production floor, the employee must follow and help enforce plant GMP regulations and wear required PPE, including hairnets, beard nets, earplugs, and safety glasses. The role follows standard operating procedures, including quality checks, and meets food-safety and quality objectives and the requirements of the SQF System. Other related work may be assigned by the Manager. In the employee’s absence, the direct manager or an appointee covers the responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two to three years of previous experience is a plus.
Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Computer experience, including strong Excel knowledge.
Ability to walk and climb to count inventories.
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Basic math skills.
Proficiency in blow mold operations.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures and production quality and food-safety requirements.
Ability to wear required production-floor PPE, including hairnets, beard nets, earplugs, and safety glasses.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of previous experience.
Forklift experience and certification.

Responsibilities

Operate production machinery according to attached specifications.
Operate blow mold machinery according to attached specifications.
Carry a radio and required tools in a tool bag while on shift to remain accessible and prepared.
Lead team changeover processes.
Lead preventive maintenance processes.
Perform basic machinery cleaning.
Perform repairs and troubleshoot equipment to keep bottling lines operating efficiently.
Rotate as needed.
Assist with training new employees.
Observe and inspect production to ensure high-quality product is being produced.
Ensure proper GMP rules and cleanliness are maintained throughout production processes.
Follow and help enforce plant GMP regulations and wear required PPE while on the production floor.
Follow standard operating procedures, including quality checks and procedures for all operations.
Meet food-safety and quality objectives and SQF System requirements.
Immediately report emergencies, injuries, and production incidents to the shift supervisor.
Perform other related work as assigned by the Manager.