Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic, 1st shift

Perfetti Van Melle•Rockford Township, IL

3d•$32 - $35

About The Position

Reporting to the Maintenance Leader the Packaging Mechanic is responsible for performing planned preventative & condition-based maintenance. As directed by Maintenance Leadership the Packaging Mechanic will complete planned improvements and maintenance project work. Will work to support production as directed by the Maintenance Leader when required. Shift: 1stWHAT YOU WILL DOThis position reports directly to the Maintenance Leader and plays a key role in executing preventative maintenance and loss prevention activities. The role is supported by the broader Maintenance Organization, including R&M Leads, Planners, Stockroom Personnel, and the Maintenance Manager. It requires regular interaction with Operations colleagues and Leadership to ensure maintenance efforts align with production needs and operational priorities. Additionally, the position interfaces with Engineering as directed by the M&R Leader and works closely with the MRO Stores team and Maintenance Planners to update and improve preventative maintenance documentation. This includes developing optimized PMs that may incorporate parts kitting to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum 2 years’ maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting
Computer proficiency (SAP, MS Word, Excel and Outlook)
Excellent communication (verbal & written)
Excellent planning and time management skills
Available to work flexible hours and days as needed to support the business
Cross functional knowledge and awareness
Knowledge of TPM, 5s, and Lean tools and concepts
Organized individual capable of maintaining and archiving and managing machine data.
Willing to travel for training and certifications as required.
Possess solid analytical & problem-solving abilities.
Self-starter and proficient at working unsupervised.
Strong Mechanical Aptitude – Ability to complete mechanical repairs and learn mechanical techniques.
Is or can become a subject matter expert on complex machines to insure offline repairs and machine setup yield a successful production startup.

Responsibilities

Performs preventative maintenance including CBM/TBM PM's as required
Collects, analyzes, and reports on machine conditions to identify abnormalities that require planned downtime to correct.
Responsible for communicating PM deliverables to Maintenance Leadership
Responsible for working on mechanically complex machines including high speed packaging lines
Will use MS Office software for data collection, and reporting
Will use the SAP Maintenance function, and become fluent in the use of SAP
Responsible for reporting urgent repairs required that were observed in the performance of duties
Supports Detailed Root Cause Analysis as required to identify failure causes and impacts on machine breakdowns.
Performs and develops preventative maintenance inspections
Performs equipment lubrication, and oil analysis procedure as needed
Supports mechanical repairs and component disassembly as needed.
Assists in training mechanical staff on machine operation, repair, setup and center lining
May be required to facilitate or perform major refurbishment of assemblies or machines as directed.
Assumes responsibility for safe work practices in the performance of duties. Assumes responsibility for following GMP, & HAACP guidelines in the performance of duties