Mechanical Operator

Shift times:

6:00am-2:30pm day shift

2:00pm-10:30pm evening shift

Will start on days and eventually go to a rotating shift.

Performs preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on blending, processing, and other plant equipment, and for the blend plant facility.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair, replace, install, and maintain plant equipment and facilities.
• Read, understand, and complete with SOPs and cGMP’s
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance on equipment – which includes: pumps, fans, blowers, gearboxes, rotary valves, compressors, air dryers, electrical systems, blenders, stretch wrappers, and robot.
• Perform work with metal fabrication, piping, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and equipment repair as required.
• Maintains replacement parts inventory and maintenance supplies.
• Maintains files of vendors, suppliers and equipment service records.
• Assists blend plant manager in assuring plant meets OSHA standards, while also responsible for conformity to safety procedures.
• Oversee and maintain facility buildings and grounds.
• Actively participate in all capital projects.
• Maintain flexibility to work the necessary hours to keep the facility running, including night and weekend shifts as necessary.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School education or equivalent and minimum 3 years related experience; five years preferred. Trade school education desirable.
  
  

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Working experience in a Dust Hazard environment
• Experience working in an FDA regulated facility is preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to read / understand P&ID drawings and schematics.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills; ability to troubleshoot equipment when inoperable
• Demonstrated PLC programming and troubleshooting skills, including ladder logic
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and scaling equipment
• Working knowledge of electrical, both electronics and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge and experience with weigh hoppers, bag houses, dust collection systems
• Working knowledge of Robotics and Dust Collection systems is a plus
• Experience with developing Preventative maintenance plan for plant equipment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate well with other employees relative to production issues
• Excellent attention to detail and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to routinely lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.
• Ability to access all areas of the manufacturing facility.