Palletizing Maintenance Mechanic

All External Jobs•Bradenton, FL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to support our Palletizing team. This role will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting all manufacturing equipment that supports the Palletizing Department to ensure the department meets all company policies, environmental regulations, and customer requirements. Mechanics will effectively troubleshoot all equipment to determine the needs of repairs for non-conforming parts and/or systems.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or hold a GED
Must be located in Bradenton, FL, surrounding area, or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
Willingness to be onsite at the manufacturing facility on a full-time basis
3 years in a manufacturing environment preferred
Must be able to twist, reach, bend, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, push 50 pounds, pull 50 pounds and climb as needed
Legally authorized to work in the country to which you are applying without requiring sponsorship or additional work permits now or in the future
Job will require overtime, which could include more than 40 hours per week, 7 days a week and up to 12-hour days
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing; and the ability to read and interpret technical manuals

Responsibilities

Safely maintain all department equipment to meet production and/or maintenance schedules
Ensure safety and quality standards are met
Meet or exceed all safety standards including but not limited to; LOTO, HWP, Confined Space
Adhere to PPE requirements set forth by the department
Ensure all safety rules, procedures, policies and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) are followed
Participate in department safety audits, meetings, and department walk-throughs
Ensure reliable and safe operation of equipment through troubleshooting and maintenance
Comply with company policy on safety standards, proper uses of equipment, tools, processes and procedures
Meets or exceeds quality standards on all work that is performed and recognizes quality as a key element of customer satisfaction and meeting business goals.
Demonstrate behavior consistent with Tropicana Brands Group Values and Code of Conduct
Promote a positive team environment
Build the capability of the organization through training
Initiative is proactive and volunteers to help others
Perform equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and emergency maintenance to ensure all department equipment is running at peak performance and to quality standards
Meet acceptable time standards and efficiencies as established by industry standards and communicated by Lead/Planner.
Identify problems with equipment / systems, determine the root cause and take corrective action.
Must be able to identify and order parts on emergency work and during off-shift hours without a Lead/Planner on site.
Perform total production manufacturing (TPM) to include: AM, PM, FI, OCCI, EM and HSE pillar teams as required
Must be able to use predictive maintenance tools to implement and exercise needed improvements
Must be willing to effectively participate in Why-Why & 7-step process meetings to eliminate losses or waste, to include safety issues
Effectively troubleshoot complete system, including equipment and components.
Determine needs and repairs non-conforming parts and / or systems.
Will be required to learn and use multi-computer skills which are paramount to the team’s success
Must be willing to help the Lead/Planner deliver and document maintenance work correctly & on time
Establish communication with Lead/Planner, Operations Lead, and / or supervisor to minimize downtime and maintain constant production levels.
Must effectively coordinate with other resources inside and outside of the department to assist in maintenance work; especially during off-shift and weekend hours.
Must be able to develop detailed training, SOPs, and certifications, revise training manuals and determine training requirements
Other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by supervisory, management and union representatives
Will be required to learn and use multi-computer skills which are paramount to the team’s success
Pass a written and hands-on assessment
Must possess all required hand tools, meters, and test gauges; and be fluent in operation of all required power tools including welding without supervision
Must be able to use LOTO, HWP, Confined Space procedures and recognize unsafe conditions and make immediate corrective action
Use of respirator as required
Work outdoors in all weather conditions and work indoors in hot and cold environments
Ability to troubleshoot problems, determine cause and resolve problems and work independently without assistance/supervision
Must be able to work with computer software including but not limited to INFOR, Outlook, Word, Excel, Zarpac, OITs, HMIs, etc.
Must be proficient and able to train others in classroom and hands on type training
Must be able to demonstrate teamwork, share information freely, cooperate with others, listen and encourage others and ask for input from others and acknowledge other’s skills, experience and contributions
Must be willing to work other shifts to provide technical support and training for the team and department