Set up Mechanic (DAYS)

Pharmavite•Opelika, AL

30d•$39,000 - $63,000

About The Position

Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life. This role is not available for sponsorship including I-983 participation. The Set-Up Mechanic is responsible for operating, monitoring, and adjusting equipment to manufacture/package product and ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, safety rules and good manufacturing processes. The position reports to the Department Leader and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure we produce quality vitamins. The ideal candidate is flexible and adaptable. You are collaborative and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. candidate is flexible and adaptable. Able to work a 12-hour shift, and weekends.

Requirements

A working knowledge of the manufacturing/packaging operation, usually resulting from a minimum of one-year experience as a machine operation or set up mechanic.
Sufficient mechanical aptitude to perform routine repairs, adjustments, and precision set-up procedures on machines/equipment.
The ability to safely work with standard hand tools and portable hands tools.
Read, write, and speak English fluently to communicate equipment problems, read and understand operating manuals and maintain written records.
High school diploma/GED or 9 years equivalency of related work experience.
Physical ability to reach, push, pull and lift boxes weighing up to 50 pounds with use of an electric pallet jacks and / or hand dollies.
Basic arithmetic skills to count/balance numbers of products and perform routine calculations.

Responsibilities

Plan changeover schedule for each machine/line to include changeover parts are cleaned and inspected prior to each changeover, review changeover checklist, set-up, and start-up each piece of equipment, and support machine/line until steady state operation is achieved.
Use hand tools, portable power tools and material handling equipment to perform a precision set-up during production line change over.
Identifies and performs adjustments to improve production during line operation to meet all production requirements, including line speeds, quality, efficiency, daily production output and required change over times, OEE.
Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment by making regular inspections and completing assigned preventive maintenance work orders.
Troubleshoots malfunctions in equipment and performs minor repairs.
Assist senior mechanics in diagnosing problems to learn to perform complex repairs.
Issue's maintenance requests for major repairs.
Communicates with leads and supervisors on schedules and priorities to ensure smooth flow of correct materials into manufacturing and other areas in accordance with production schedules.
Maintains all required documentation including cleaning logs, maintenance logs and production records.
Performs all duties in compliance with safety rules, Standard Operating Procedures, and current Good manufacturing Practices.
Assists in the operation of production equipment by performing the duties of a Packaging Line technician and Packaging Line Lead when necessary.