Production Mechanic (Level 3)

Blistex Inc • Oak Brook, IL

2d • $26 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Mechanic (Level 3) is responsible for maintenance of all production equipment, including but not limited to: performing changeovers, overhauls, corrective repair work, and fabricating parts. The ideal candidate should have at least 3-4 years of experience in a production maintenance mechanic role within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• A high school graduate or equivalent is preferred; plus, demonstrated proficiency or trade related schooling in such fields as welding, machine shop, industrial electricity, introductory drafting, PLC, pipe fitting or diversified applied trade experience [preferably within a fast moving consumer goods manufacturing environment (e.g., food, pharmaceutical, soft drink, etc.)].Ability to use hand tools and power tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, wrench, drills, grinders etc.).
• Must be able to read and interpret machinery and electrical blueprints/schematics and apply set-up and follow maintenance manual instructions.
• Must have the ability to recognize unsafe machine conditions and correct them.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines on a multitude of concurrent tasks
• Must possess the ability to develop and maintain an effective working relationship with internal and external customers, function as a team player, accept constructive criticism from management and comply with Company policies.
• Good interpersonal skills are required to interact with internal customers.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must have rudimentary computer skills in a Windows environment necessary to the maintenance of records on a PC based system.  (Microsoft Word and Excel is beneficial.)
• Willingness to accept other duties and responsibilities as required by the Production Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering Team.

Responsibilities

• Reviews established production schedule at start of each shift for assigned area to determine production run, need for change-over and scheduled maintenance.
• Readjusts line and changes over assigned equipment for product, material, size and pack pattern. Runs first piece of production and checks for conformance to quality standards.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks during course of shift and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and all necessary parts, as required or specified.
• Monitors equipment for unsafe conditions and either recommends or implements corrective actions for equipment malfunctions.
• Records production delays and maintains required down time records.
• Assists in training Production Mechanics (Level 1 and Level 2), as required.
• Provides input on the development of specifications for new machinery.
• Fabricates non-commercially available repair parts.

Benefits

• As part of the total compensation package a full range of benefits are offered including medical coverage, insurance, and financial benefits. For more information, please visit https://blistexinc.com/employee-benefits/ [https://blistexinc.com/employee-benefits/].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED