The Mechanic / Line Maintainer serves a key function in the operation and on-going maintenance of the high-speed manufacturing equipment that produces both metal cans and ends at the Dubuque, Iowa manufacturing location.
Duties And Responsibilities :
Reporting directly to manufacturing floor supervision and management, the Mechanic / Line Maintainer responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following :
Run and maintain automated press equipment, ensuring all aspects of the operation are funning effectively
Run quality checks on product in line with customer requirements
Remove any jams as they occur and report irregularities to the management team. Restore the equipment, check for quality and resume production as soon as possible after any shutdown
Maintain production tally, load and production tickets on assigned lines as required
Sort any defective product as required
Relieve other plant employees as needed
Utilize check sheets and graphs to track causes for production problems, statistical process control requirements and spoilage concerns
Communicates all pertinent information between departments, peers and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing “fixes” on machinery and equipment problems
Applies knowledge of various processes and production methods to improve plant production
Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned
In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following :
Minimum Requirements :
High School Education / GED or equivalent
Five to seven year(s) experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven competency in the use of micrometers, calipers and related equipment
The employee must have the ability to travel early on for training at other manufacturing locations
Preferred Requirements :
Vocation or technical certification or a journeyman’s card or license
High-speed packaging industry experience
Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing
Competencies :
Strong problem solving skills through an individual and / or collaborative approach
The ability to be able to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, electrical schematics and parts specifications
Ability to work independently or with a team
Must be able to look at new solutions and “think creatively and strategically” to solve problems
Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven math and computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
Physical Requirements :
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
The associate may lift and / or move up to 50 pounds on occasion
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
The employee must be able to work up to twelve (12) hours shifts, both day and evening
Employees will be required to have their own tools
Working Conditions :
The majority of work will be in a plant environment but maybe required to move around to different parts of the manufacturing floor
While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic in the plant
The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
The noise level is frequently loud
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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