Shift Mechanic | Various 8-Hour Shifts

Genpak LLC•Hope Hull, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Mechanic is responsible for repairing and maintaining mechanical equipment such as extruders, thermoformers, chillers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, conveyors, and other production equipment. This role involves performing scheduled preventative maintenance, fabricating repair parts, completing production line changeovers, and troubleshooting various machinery. The mechanic will also assist with building maintenance, including plumbing, HVAC systems, and dock doors. Additionally, the position requires functioning as a relief for production roles and operating powered industrial lifts. The job emphasizes working safely, adhering to GMPs, SQF, Yum Brands, and Panda Express policies, and maintaining a clean working environment.

Requirements

Must provide and maintain appropriate tools and toolbox to perform all necessary job functions.
Must take initiative to quickly troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, air compression, hydraulics, electrical systems, and automation issues as they arise.
Experience in troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, diagnostics, electrical systems.
Experience in reading and understanding of electrical blueprints, schematic, mechanical drawings.
Automated Production Line Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Hydraulics: basic understanding of principles of operation and troubleshooting.
Air Compressor theory of operation and maintenance, troubleshooting: 2 years (required)
Refrigeration theory of operation and maintenance, troubleshooting: 2 years (required)
Fabrication / Welding: 1 year (required)
Troubleshooting Electrical Systems: 2 years (required) If qualified and authorized.
High School diploma or GED
4 years or greater of related work experience
2 years’ experience of manufacturing experience to include: maintenance /repair of plant machinery and facility upkeep.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English as all maintenance mechanics will be required to read and interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; required to complete and document all required reports accurately and without assistance; and communicate with supervisors and co-workers regarding daily operations of equipment and material being produced.
Powered Industrial Truck Certification (forklift, clamp, sissor lift, etc.)
Lockout/Tagout Certification

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PC and Network based software including Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Database applications.
Knowledge of the Plastics Industry, specifically extrusion and thermoforming processes and equipment.
Exposure and limited knowledge of welding, troubleshooting of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls a plus.
Any mechanical aptitude training or machining education is a plus

Responsibilities

Always work in a safe manner following all established safety rules and regulations.
Repair and maintain mechanical equipment such as extruders, thermoformers, chillers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, conveyors, and other production equipment.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on all production and facility equipment as directed.
Follow all established Maintenance practices in regard to SAP, Preventative maintenance paperwork, parts usage, and ordering.
Continuous improvement in speed and accuracy of product changeovers and maintenance plans.
Troubleshoot problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Fabricate repair parts using machine shop equipment: drill press, welder, hydraulic press, etc.
Complete production line changeovers based on production requirements.
P/M motors, pneumatics, conveyor systems, packaging systems, extruders, thermoformer, lift trucks, and all other production equipment.
Maintain equipment parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed equipment parts, and supplies; by checking inventory and completing a purchase requisition form for parts and materials.
Troubleshoot and repair high speed automation bagging, case erecting-sealing, palletizers, shrink wrapper machinery.
Remove defective parts by dismantling devices, using overhead hoist crane, hand and power tools.
Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.
Unload “incoming” product/material for receipt into facility and placement into facility as business demands.
Assist in machine and building deep cleaning and sanitizing as per GMP policies and procedures.
Maintain safe and clean working environment by performing general housekeeping, complying to GMPs, SQF, Yum Brands and Panda Express policies.
Function as a relief to any and all production position (packer, material handler, machine operator) as business demands.
Work overtime as business demands, including monthly training meetings as mandated by OSHA and plant sanitation certifications.
Operate powered industrial Forklifts, Scissor Lifts, and Articulating Boom Lifts.
Inspect, maintain, clean molds, dies, and tooling.
Perform maintenance related jobs and assignments qualified to do as necessary to daily business demands as instructed.
Assist all facility shut down and start up procedures correctly and completely.
Perform or assist in necessary repairs to building including but not limited to: Plumbing, Roof, Silos, Heating and Air on Conditioning systems, Dock door and shelters, Chiller systems, Parking lot, Building additions/ renovations, Equipment modifications and updates, New equipment installations.