Mechanic | Various 8-Hour Shifts

Genpak LLC•Hope Hull, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment such as extruders, thermoformers, chillers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, conveyors, and other production equipment. The mechanic will also perform scheduled preventative maintenance, follow established maintenance practices, and contribute to continuous improvement in product changeovers and maintenance plans. The position requires the ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical systems, and automation issues, as well as read and understand electrical blueprints and schematic mechanical drawings. The role also involves assisting with machine and building deep cleaning and sanitizing, maintaining a safe and clean working environment, and potentially functioning as relief in production positions. Additionally, the mechanic will perform or assist in necessary building repairs including plumbing, roofing, HVAC systems, dock doors, and equipment modifications/installations. The job involves working overtime as business demands, including monthly training meetings.

Requirements

Must provide and maintain appropriate tools and toolbox to perform all necessary job functions.
Must take initiative to quickly troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, air compression, hydraulics, electrical systems, and automation issues as they arise.
Experience in troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, diagnostics, and electrical systems.
Experience in reading and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings.
Automated Production Line Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Hydraulics: basic understanding of principles of operation and troubleshooting.
Air Compressor theory of operation and maintenance, troubleshooting: 2 years (required)
Refrigeration theory of operation and maintenance, troubleshooting: 2 years (required)
Fabrication / Welding: 1 year (required)
Troubleshooting Electrical Systems: 2 years (required) If qualified and authorized.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to visually read various postings, bulletin boards, and computer monitors/screens.
Must be able to heed safety warnings, devices and alarms.
Possess adequate ability to do problem-solving and establish cause and effect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment.
Powered Industrial Truck Certification (forklift, clamp, scissor lift, etc.)
Lockout/Tagout Certification

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PC and Network based software including Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Database applications.
Knowledge of the Plastics Industry, specifically extrusion and thermoforming processes and equipment.
Any mechanical aptitude training or machining education is a plus.
Exposure and limited knowledge of welding, troubleshooting of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls a plus.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain mechanical equipment such as extruders, thermoformers, chillers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, conveyors, and other production equipment.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all production and facility equipment.
Follow all established Maintenance practices in regard to SAP, Preventative maintenance paperwork, parts usage, and ordering.
Contribute to continuous improvement in speed and accuracy of product changeovers and maintenance plans.
Troubleshoot problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Fabricate repair parts using machine shop equipment: drill press, welder, hydraulic press, etc.
Complete production line changeovers based on production requirements.
Perform P/M on motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, packaging systems, extruders, thermoformers, lift trucks, and all other production equipment.
Maintain equipment parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock, anticipating needed parts, and completing purchase requisitions.
Troubleshoot and repair high-speed automation bagging, case erecting-sealing, palletizers, and shrink wrapper machinery.
Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using overhead hoist crane, hand and power tools.
Determine dimensional changes of parts by inspecting used parts using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Unload incoming product/material for receipt into the facility and placement.
Assist in machine and building deep cleaning and sanitizing as per GMP policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by performing general housekeeping and complying with GMPs, SQF, Yum Brands, and Panda Express policies.
Function as a relief to any and all production positions (packer, material handler, machine operator) as business demands.
Work overtime as business demands, including monthly training meetings.
Operate powered industrial Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, and Articulating Boom Lifts.
Inspect, maintain, and clean molds, dies, and tooling.
Perform maintenance-related jobs and assignments as necessary to meet daily business demands.
Assist in all facility shut down and start-up procedures.
Perform or assist in necessary repairs to building including plumbing, roof, silos, HVAC systems, dock doors and shelters, chiller systems, parking lot, building additions/renovations, equipment modifications and updates, and new equipment installations.