2nd Shift Production Mechanic

Universal Corporation•Lancaster Township, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Shank’s, a subsidiary of Universal Ingredients, 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. Universal Ingredients is a global supplier of high-quality, plant-based specialty ingredients for human and pet consumption, offering customized, value-added solutions including fruit and vegetable juices and concentrates, dehydrated ingredients, botanical extracts, flavors, and beverage systems. The company utilizes advanced production capabilities, such as aseptic beverage processing and flexible packaging solutions, to create safe, shelf-stable products without preservatives. Innovation is central, with an Application Capabilities Lab where food science experts collaborate with customers on product development, flavor analysis, sensory testing, and commercialization support. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and partnership, Universal Ingredients aims to help customers meet evolving consumer preferences while ensuring consistent quality and performance globally. The Production Mechanic is responsible for all production line equipment, including setup, repairs, preventative maintenance, and making adjustments to keep manufacturing equipment running.

Requirements

Communication skills
Time management skills
Team-oriented
Self-motivated
Organized
Good judgment
Ability to use basic tools for the set-up and operation of manufacturing equipment
Ability to use basic shop mathematics
Ability to identify electrical components
Ability to be trained on forklift, pallet jack, scissor lift, and boom lift
English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1 year of maintenance experience or industrial certification
Must be trainable and willing to work with others to accomplish maintenance tasks
Ability to troubleshoot machines mechanically
Ability to troubleshoot machines electrically
Acquire/possess one of the following: PACE Equipment Certification, TRIPAC or equivalent sleever equipment training Certification, or HMC pouch machine Certification
Acquire/possess two of the following: PACE Equipment Certification, TRIPAC or equivalent sleever equipment training Certification, or HMC pouch machine Certification
Minimum 1 year employment with Shanks or 2 years of Maintenance Experience

Nice To Haves

Lock Out/Tag Out knowledge
Prior experience in a food manufacturing facility
Knowledge and familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Responsibilities

Uphold company policies and procedures including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), production lines, sanitation, cleanliness, equipment verification, and process validation.
Promote healthy communication between workers and management.
Perform changeovers and setups.
Perform adjustments to the line to ensure continuous run of the line.
Perform preventative maintenance on equipment as needed.
Work closely with the Production Team Lead and assist production as needed.
Work with Safety to ensure organizational standards.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Operate equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure products meet quality standards using visual inspections.
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.
Comply with all continuous improvement initiatives.
Enter and modify codes in all printers.
Use repair manuals, parts manuals, and parts diagrams to troubleshoot and repair 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.
Make minor adjustments to machines as needed by production.
Make recommendations for process and/or machine improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.