Process Mechanic - Nights

Role Summary

Process Mechanic on the Night Shift (6pm–6am ET) at Perrigo Nutritionals in Georgia, VT. Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of packaging and manufacturing process equipment and piping systems, ensuring a clean and organized work environment. Contributes to safety, quality, and productivity improvements and collaborates with other mechanics and technicians across shifts. This is a full-time, at-will position with opportunities for training and career development.

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 packaging equipment, sanitary valves and actuators, sanitary pumps, gear and belt driven assemblies and conveyors, with attention to belt and chain tension and alignment.
• Performs general building maintenance for the facility grounds, HVAC, and 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 regarding safety, quality, and productivity. Performs special projects and other related duties specific to the department as assigned.
• Maintains a clean and organized workspace (5S) in the Maintenance Shop and surrounding area.
• Participates in training and career development activities as assigned. Performs other duties throughout the plant as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Required: 2+ years of solid maintenance experience in an industrial maintenance setting or comparable environment.
• Required: Strong math and reading comprehension; ability to read, speak, and comprehend instructions in English (or applicable language) including procedure documents.
• Required: Meet all locally defined training requirements.
• Preferred: Mechanic certification in complex industrial or automotive repair/rebuild procedures.
• Preferred: Welding and/or machinist certifications.
• Preferred: Experience operating a lathe, mill and other fabrication equipment.
• Preferred: Ability to read and utilize equipment repair/rebuild manuals and drawings; computer skills in Microsoft Suite and CMMS (e.g., SAP).
• Preferred: General knowledge of utility systems (steam, water, gas) and their role in an industrial manufacturing plant.

Education

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

Additional Requirements

• Physical requirements: ability to work from ladders and man lifts; capable of continuously lifting 20 pounds, up to 50 pounds frequently; stand for extended periods; stoop, squat, bend; work in confined spaces and at heights; use hand and power tools; wear appropriate PPE; respirator use may be required; medical clearance to wear respirators; maintain cleanliness and safety in the work environment.