2nd shift Production Mechanic

Bradford Soap Works Inc•West Warwick, RI

14h

About The Position

BASIC FUNCTIONS 1. 5-10 years experience with manufacturing and packaging machinery 2. Mechanical aptitude to utilize hand tools, basic electric tools and measuring devices without supervision 3. Repair equipment to OEM standards and specifications 4. Independent setup of line configurations in accordance to manufacturing and quality specifications 5. Read and interpret blueprints, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, piping and control diagrams 6. Complete work orders; request new work orders, communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to read and write English. 7. Fabricate new parts via duplication of existing or from blueprint, ability to weld, braze, operate acetylene torches 8. Operate standard shop equipment including lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc. 9. Working knowledge of pumps, bearings, bushings, power transmissions, vacuum, pneumatic, cooling systems and components. 10. Ability to troubleshoot breakdowns of machinery. 11. Comply with all company policies, procedures, methods, and standards in adherence with Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP) 12. Comply with all company policies, procedures, methods, and standards in adherence with Safety program 13. Follow bargaining unit Labor agreement in accordance with company objectives. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS A. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS 1. Capable of extended hour commitment 2. Understanding of the operating details of converting and packaging equipment within the department. 3. General knowledge of soap processing equipment and soap characteristics as they are related to the efficient operation of the converting and packaging equipment. 4. General knowledge of packing material characteristics 5. Understanding of quality parameters as they relate to the finished product. 6. Feedback is essential to good performance. Two-way communication is encouraged between the Manager and operator on a continuing basis. 7. Maintain an acceptable level of orderliness and cleanliness in areas of assigned work. 8. Understanding of and adherence to machine safety. 9. Observance of all safe practices within the department 10. Ability to clearly communicate with maintenance coworkers, manufacturing personnel, floor supervisors, and management. 11. Ability to coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and company representatives 12. Detail-oriented, organized, ability to multi-task assignments as needed 13. Ability to decipher root cause failure, repair machinery, and document condition with corrective action 14. Complete knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations including but not limited to LO/TO, hoist, electrical, guarding, PPE, etc. 15. Math skills to calculate basic math, geometry layout, distance/area/volume, tolerance computation, metric, and standard conversations. 16. Function with little supervision B. QUALIFICATIONS Experience Requirements: 5-10 years experience with manufacturing and packaging machinery Education and License Requirements: High school education with a diploma or be able to demonstrate knowledge consistent with the level of education. Trade school or technical degree preferred. Computer literate with standard MS Windows software (word, Excel) Physical Working Conditions (Physical Capacities): Capable of prolonged standing, bending, and twisting consistent with maintenance-type operations. Capable of moderate to heavy lifting up to 100 lbs. Exposure to mild noise (machinery) and some mild nuisance dust. Climate conditions are consistent with those of a normal manufacturing environment. At Bradford, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values: Customer Focused – Always. Accountability – Own It. Innovation – New. Better. Amazing. Passion – Care About It. Heritage – People. Character. History. Safety – Above All, Zero harm.

Requirements

5-10 years experience with manufacturing and packaging machinery
Mechanical aptitude to utilize hand tools, basic electric tools and measuring devices without supervision
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, piping and control diagrams
Ability to read and write English
Operate standard shop equipment including lathe, milling machine, drill press, etc.
Working knowledge of pumps, bearings, bushings, power transmissions, vacuum, pneumatic, cooling systems and components
Capable of extended hour commitment
Understanding of the operating details of converting and packaging equipment within the department
General knowledge of soap processing equipment and soap characteristics as they are related to the efficient operation of the converting and packaging equipment
General knowledge of packing material characteristics
Understanding of quality parameters as they relate to the finished product
Maintain an acceptable level of orderliness and cleanliness in areas of assigned work
Understanding of and adherence to machine safety
Observance of all safe practices within the department
Ability to clearly communicate with maintenance coworkers, manufacturing personnel, floor supervisors, and management
Ability to coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and company representatives
Detail-oriented, organized, ability to multi-task assignments as needed
Ability to decipher root cause failure, repair machinery, and document condition with corrective action
Complete knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations including but not limited to LO/TO, hoist, electrical, guarding, PPE, etc.
Math skills to calculate basic math, geometry layout, distance/area/volume, tolerance computation, metric, and standard conversations.
Function with little supervision
High school education with a diploma or be able to demonstrate knowledge consistent with the level of education
Computer literate with standard MS Windows software (word, Excel)
Capable of prolonged standing, bending, and twisting consistent with maintenance-type operations
Capable of moderate to heavy lifting up to 100 lbs
Exposure to mild noise (machinery) and some mild nuisance dust
Climate conditions are consistent with those of a normal manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Trade school or technical degree preferred

Responsibilities

Repair equipment to OEM standards and specifications
Independent setup of line configurations in accordance to manufacturing and quality specifications
Complete work orders; request new work orders, communicate verbally and in writing
Fabricate new parts via duplication of existing or from blueprint, ability to weld, braze, operate acetylene torches
Troubleshoot breakdowns of machinery
Comply with all company policies, procedures, methods, and standards in adherence with Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP)
Comply with all company policies, procedures, methods, and standards in adherence with Safety program
Follow bargaining unit Labor agreement in accordance with company objectives

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