2nd Shift Production Mechanic

Universal Corporation•Lancaster Township, PA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Production Mechanic.

Requirements

Communication, time management, team-oriented, self-motivated, organized, and uses good judgment.
Ability to use basic tools for the set-up and operation of manufacturing equipment.
Ability to use basic shop mathematics, and the ability to identify electrical components.
English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Inspect machines and equipment to locate problems, replace defective parts, and make machine adjustments and repairs to ensure a continuous production operation.
Understand and demonstrate safe work practices at all times. Must stay focused on maintaining a safe work environment.
Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
Must be trainable and willing to work with others to accomplish maintenance tasks.
Required >1 year of maintenance experience or industrial certification.
Will be required to stand for an entire shift
Requires walking on a frequent basis
May require the employee to infrequently lift and/or carry objects up to fifty (50) pounds.
Requires frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting close to the body
Requires bending, twisting, stooping, and squatting
May be required to work at heights while on Boom or Scissor Lift.
Must be able to work in various indoor temperatures including elevated heat and humidity
Exposure to elevated noise levels which occur below OSHA thresholds
Infrequent exposure to machine sanitation solutions and detergents
Requires frequent visual quality control observations which may include turning and bending of the neck and head area.
Exposure to various odors throughout a work shift.
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]
May be required to perform confined space entry

Nice To Haves

Lock Out/Tag Out knowledge, preferred.
Ability to be trained on forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift, and boom lift.
Prior experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred.
Knowledge and familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) preferred.
Perform changeovers and setups with <50% assistance from lead technician on assigned packaging equipment and/or lines.
Perform changeovers and setups with <20% assistance from lead technician on assigned packaging equipment and/or lines.
Have the ability to enter and modify codes in all printers.
Use repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot and repair the most common machine failures.
Troubleshoot electrical issues using a multi-meter and perform electrical component replacement for minor issues.
Analyze and resolve machine downtime. Assist co-workers in solving machine issues
Confidently demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot machines mechanically.
Ability to make minor adjustments to machines as needed by production with little to no direction.
Troubleshoot minor machine issues and repair common machine problems with assistance.
Ability to make recommendations for process and/or machine improvements.
Acquire/possess one of the following: PACE Equipment Certification. TRIPAC or equivalent sleever equipment training Certification or HMC pouch machine Certification.
Required > 1 year employment with Shanks or >2 years of Maintenance Experience.
Confidently demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot machines electrically.
Ability to make minor adjustments to machines as needed by production.
Ability to make recommendations for process and/or machine improvements
Acquire/possess two of the following: PACE Equipment Certification. TRIPAC or equivalent sleever equipment training Certification or HMC pouch machine Certification.

Responsibilities

Responsible for upholding company policies and procedures including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), production lines, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, and process validation.
Promote healthy communication between workers and management.
Perform changeovers and setups
Performing adjustments to the line to ensure continuous run of the line.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment as needed
Works closely with the Production Team Lead and assists production as needed
Works with Safety to ensure organizational standards.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Operate equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
Ensure products meet quality standards using visual inspections
Perform other duties as assigned.