Set-Up Mechanic

Pharmavite•Opelika, AL

3d•$40,000 - $66,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is not available for any form of immigration sponsorship or support, including completion of the Form I-983 training plan required for STEM OPT. The Set-Up Mechanic as member of the Packaging Line Team, will perform a variety of semi-skilled mechanic work to perform precision set-up of all packaging equipment for Changeover and be capable of operating all packaging production equipment: Unscrambler, IMA Filler, Cottoner, NJM Capper/Sealer/Retorquer, NJM Labeler/Optel Vision System, Accraply Neck Bander/Sleeve Bander, and Polypack indexer/Orienter. Perform basic preventive maintenance and minor mechanical repairs, mechanical adjustments, HMI screen set-up, be responsible for disassembling, cleaning, re-assembling, adjusting and installing tooling in support of production operations in accordance with production standards.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
Requires a working knowledge of the packaging operation, usually resulting from a minimum of one year experience.
Requires: Sufficient mechanical aptitude to perform routine repairs, adjustments and precision set-up procedures on packaging equipment.
The ability to safely work with standard hand tools and portable hands tools.
Read, write and speak English fluently in order to communicate equipment problems, read and understand operating manuals and maintain written records.

Responsibilities

Plan changeover schedule for each packaging line to include changeover parts are cleaned and inspected prior to each changeover, review changeover checklist, set-up and start-up each piece of packaging equipment, and support 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 in order to learn to perform complex repairs.
Issues maintenance requests for major repairs.
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned.