Maintenance Mechanic - Kilgore

Closure Systems International•Kilgore, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic supports the maintenance team in reducing equipment failures and process variation while supporting a fast-paced manufacturing facility operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The role provides hands-on maintenance support on the production floor and works with Production, Engineering, Quality, Machine Shop, Warehouse, and EHS teams. It involves responding to equipment and process problems, maintaining safe and orderly work areas, and helping keep manufacturing equipment operating efficiently. The mechanic operates and tests equipment, performs rebuilds, modifications, and fabrication, and may lead new projects from initial concept through completion, including identifying equipment and parts and coordinating construction, fabrication, and assembly. The role also completes eMaint DM WORs on time, supports preventive maintenance procedures and leading indicators, and assists the maintenance supervisor with daily department tasks. Work beyond the normal workday, including late evenings and weekends, may be needed. Closure Systems International, Inc. designs and manufactures closures and capping equipment for consumer and industrial markets. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and operates 11 manufacturing sites, producing more than 50 billion closures annually. It describes its product offerings and manufacturing expertise as supporting sustainability.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of injection molding experience.
Mechanical aptitude.
Basic computer skills.
Understanding of and troubleshooting knowledge for closure-manufacturing and support equipment, such as liners, assemblies, scorers, and palletizers.
Knowledge of inspection techniques.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience managing people in a manufacturing organization, preferably involving compression or injection molding processes and production-area equipment.

Responsibilities

Respond to unforeseen process and equipment situations, including issues with process, machine speeds, recurring defects, unsafe conditions, machinery problems, and defective components.
Provide hands-on maintenance assistance on the production floor.
Perform machine rebuilds, modifications, and fabrication.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and remain accountable for designated 5S areas.
Support manufacturing operations as a resource to help achieve efficient operating conditions and manufacturing performance.
Operate equipment to test its function and overall performance.
Lead new projects from concept through completion, including identifying needed equipment and parts and overseeing associated construction, fabrication, and assembly.
Operate hand and power tools as needed.
Complete assigned eMaint DM WORs on time.
Assist the maintenance supervisor in ensuring mechanics follow procedures for preventive maintenance, DM WORs, and leading indicators.
Ensure applicable supply-chain partners are aware of their food-safety obligations.
Support the maintenance supervisor with day-to-day maintenance department tasks.
Perform other assigned duties in a timely manner.