Packaging Mechanic - Nights

Role Summary

Packaging Mechanic for Night Shift (6pm - 6am ET) at Perrigo Nutritionals, Georgia, VT.Works on a biweekly repeating 2/2/3 schedule; full-time, non-exempt position with shift premium.

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 equivalent.
• 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 CMMS such as SAP.
• 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 follow safety protocols, SOPs, WIs, regulatory signage, and verbal instructions.
• Required: Must meet all locally defined training requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Mechanic certification in complex industrial or automotive repair/rebuild procedures.
• Welding and/or machinist certification(s).
• Experience operating a lathe, mill and other fabrication equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Works from ladders, man lifts, and requires ability to continuously lift 20 pounds (9 kilograms) or equivalency and up to 50 pounds (22 kilograms) or equivalency frequently.
• Must be able to stand on concrete floors for up to 12 hours.
• Must be able to stoop, squat, and bend.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and in high areas with the ability to reach laterally and above shoulder height.
• Must be able to frequently grasp objects, small hand tools, calipers, etc., with adequate visual and audio acuity to work safely and accurately.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment to comply with hazardous procedures.

Additional Requirements

• Protective Equipment: May be required to wear respirators; must be medically cleared and clean shaven to seal respirator.
• Must comply with locally required worker safety, environmental and health practices.