Production Mechanic

VetJobs•St. Louis, MO

2d•$60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Production Mechanic sets up, tears down, and changes over production machinery; performs preventive and predictive maintenance; troubleshoots and repairs production equipment; and maintains assigned equipment and facilities in good working order under SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines. The role also includes manufacturing spare and machine parts, maintaining production areas and grounds, documenting maintenance, training colleagues, supporting Project Engineers, following safety practices, and participating in process improvement activities. The position requires working in a sterile environment with aseptic gowning.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of related experience or extensive generalist experience.
Experience in at least one of the following disciplines: Electricity Technologies, Industrial Technology, Welding, Machine Shop, or HVAC and/or Control Systems.
Willingness to work in a sterile environment requiring aseptic gowning.
New external applicants must pass a Standard Timing Model Assessment.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or graduation from an accredited and certified Technical School.

Responsibilities

Set up, tear down, and change over production machinery as required.
Perform assigned preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and systems.
Maintain current records of maintenance performed, including SOPs, logbooks, and work orders.
Manufacture spare parts and machine parts with little assistance, as required.
Troubleshoot production equipment and perform electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic repairs.
Order spare or replacement parts as required.
Maintain production areas, buildings, roads, and grounds mechanically and aesthetically.
Work from sketches, mechanical drawings, and electrical and pneumatic schematics.
Train departmental colleagues to improve cross-training and capability for new or existing processing equipment.
Assist Project Engineers as directed.
Observe shop, equipment, and production-floor safety practices.
Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and professional.
Maintain assigned equipment and facilities in good working order according to SOPs and current Good Manufacturing Practice guidelines.
Prepare and maintain appropriate documentation.
Participate in process improvement activities.