Mechanic/Process Tech

Type: Full Time

Location: Plattsburgh, NY

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for maintaining the highest standard of safety and order in all assigned areas. This job requires frequent interactions with other employees. Must be able to work well with other employees. Candidate must be self-motivated and prepared to take initiative. Maintain machines and equipment needed for production.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Work Safely at all times including proper LOTO of machines and use of proper PPE
  • Promote 5S maintenance and improvements
  • Be a positive role model to the team
  • Maintain machines and associate equipment in optimum condition
  • Make necessary and/ or routine machine adjustments and to repair equipment in an effort to provide continuous production
  • Responsible for knowing how to operate all machines and equipment in order to understand their function and repair them
  • Responsible for knowing and identifying all different styles of caps, jars and their codes(i.e. S, RS, RM, RMX)
  • Responsible for making tooling changes (size) within a reasonable amount of time
  • Be RESULTS oriented using visual KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)
  • Be multi-skilled to support team members as needed
  • Develop and follow the standardized work instructions to minimize machine downtime
  • Seek out assistance from department manager/ team leaders as required
  • Support and participate in continuous improvement efforts
  • Be a good listener and understand issues before coming up with solutions (root cause analysis)
  • Willing and able to support and help production of products when business needs dictate
  • Position requires Mandatory overtime as directed by the dept needs

 

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3+ years mechanical and/or electrical experience in PLC Ladder logic
  • Responsive: Must be able to take direction from multiple people as needed
  • High attention to detail
  • Great interpersonal skills
  • Positive personality and “can do” attitude
  • *Candidates with demonstrated equivalent of education and experience may be considered.

  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Frequent bending and reaching
  • Frequent standing and walking
  • Use of common hand and power tools
  • Lifting 20lbs-30lbs
  • Occasionally lifting up to 50lbs
  • Lifting 20lbs-30lbs above shoulder height