Packaging Mechanic - Days

Role Summary

Perrigo Nutritionals, located in Georgia, VT, is looking for a highly motivated Packaging Mechanic who will work the Days Shift (6am - 6pm ET) on a biweekly repeating 2/2/3 schedule. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting the mechanical aspects of packaging and manufacturing process equipment and piping systems in compliance with standard operating procedures and ensuring such machinery operates in a clean organized environment.
• Performs machine rebuilding, repair and troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and moving equipment. Including, but not limited to: packaging equipment, sanitary valves and their actuators, sanitary pumps, gear and belt driven assemblies and conveyors, including belt and chain tension and alignment.
• Performs general building maintenance for the facility grounds, HVAC, plumbing systems.
• Creates and completes general work orders, documenting legibly, clearly, and concisely. Interfaces and communicates with other mechanics and technicians across all shifts in a team environment.
• Continuously looks for and helps to implement improvements to the process, relative to safety, quality and productivity. Performs special projects and other related duties specific to the department as assigned.
• Must work in a clean and organized manner and is responsible for maintaining order (5S) in their workspace as well as in the Maintenance Shop.
• Participate in training/career development activities as assigned. Other duties throughout the plant, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalency.
• Required: Two plus years of solid work experience in a variety of maintenance skills in an industrial maintenance setting or comparable environment.
• Required: Ability to properly utilize hand and power tools to perform general maintenance activities.
• Required: Demonstrated cooperative work conduct and the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision following oral and written directions.
• Required: Ability to read and utilize equipment repair/rebuild manuals and drawings.
• Required: Computer skills in Microsoft Suite and experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as SAP with the ability to navigate through computer-based training systems and use them as part of daily work.
• Required: General knowledge of Utility Systems (Steam, Water, Gas) and how they support an Industrial Manufacturing plant operation.
• Required: Ability to read, write, and comprehend English at a level sufficient to accurately follow safety protocols, operating procedures (SOPs, WIs), regulatory signage, and verbal instructions.
• Required: Must meet all locally defined training requirements.
• Preferred: Mechanic certification in complex industrial or automotive repair/rebuild procedures.
• Preferred: Welding and/or machinist certification(s).
• Preferred: Experience operating a lathe, mill and other fabrication equipment.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Additional Requirements

• Physical requirements include lifting 20 pounds persistently and up to 50 pounds, standing for up to 12 hours, ability to stoop, squat, bend, and work in confined spaces and high areas; must be able to wear PPE and respirators as required.