Mechanic (Day Shift Mon-Thurs 6am-5pm)

Bigelow Tea•Jeffersontown, KY

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

Bigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States. We are a family-owned and operated business and a Certified B Corporation. Being a certified B Corp officially recognizes a commitment that has been part of the company’s DNA since it was founded 80 years ago. Our purpose has always been about much more than making profits. We are committed to good citizenship, ethical business practices, accountability, transparency, protecting the environment, sustainability and supporting our communities. We pride ourselves in caring about each and every one of our employees. We have a long-term outlook and are constantly working to create an environment that inspires people to make positive contributions every day. Bigelow is currently looking for a select, talented individual, that shares our values, to join our growing team. "SUMMARY: Conduct machine setup, repairs, troubleshoot, preventive maintenance service, monitor, maintain, modify and changeover production line equipment.

Requirements

Previous experience or demonstrated aptitude in packaging line mechanical equipment repair or equivalent combination of training and experience in a related field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure and common measuring tools.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service in accordance with the R.C. Bigelow Progressive Maintenance Program.
Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machinery.
Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on machines and equipment.
Complete all preventive maintenance reports and log entries on condition of machines.
Ensure that all production and packaging equipment produce products within established Q.A. standards and conduct all assigned quality monitoring functions.
Follow R.C. Bigelow’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Comply with RC Bigelow Safety and Health Rules.
Operates production equipment and support equipment as necessary to support production demands.
Utilizes EAM or other CMMS system to control parts used, and to generate work orders and preventative maintenance accurately.
Document maintenance actions in EAM or other systems as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed.