Mechanical/Fabricator Assembly Technician

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical/Fabricator Assembly Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining assembly machines and high-speed automation lines. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, with skills in pneumatics and electrical systems, as well as basic welding and machining capabilities. You'll play a key role in ensuring production equipment runs smoothly while adhering to food safety standards. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position with flexible hours, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years mechanical experience in automation and assembly.
• Basic computer skills for production monitoring required.
• Good troubleshooting skills in mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assembly production equipment for optimal performance.
• Train operators on proper machine operation.
• Perform troubleshooting and repairs on assembly machines.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatics

Electrical troubleshooting

Basic welding skills

Fabrication skills

Basic machining skills

Ability to read schematics

Production monitoring

Flexibility in working hours

Education

High School Diploma / GED Equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Manual milling machine

Lathe

Surface grinder

Dial caliper

Micrometer

Bore gauge

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical/Fabricator Assembly Technician

Somerset, NJ

Day Shift and Night Shift

Summary:

Troubleshoot, repair & perform set-ups, preventative maintenance on all assembly machines, high-speed automation lines and cell operations.

Position requirements:

1. High School Diploma / GED Equivalent
2. 2-4 years mechanical experience with automation, assembly and packing equipment in manufacturing environment. Plastic strong plus
3. Basic computer skills for production monitoring (i.e., IQMS, Word, Email, etc.)
4. Good troubleshooting skills mechanical, pneumatics and electrical. Skills with AC/DC circuitry a plus
5. Experience in welding and machining a plus
6. Basic machining skills including manual milling machine, lathe, surface grinder, various saws and grinders
7. Ability to drill and tap holes with hand drill
8. Fabrication skills
9. Basic welding skills with stick, tig, and mig
10. Read schematics – electrical, mechanical and pneumatics
11. Ability to read and understand precision measuring tools example: dial caliper, micrometer, bore gauge etc.
12. Must have own basic tools and toolbox
13. Willing to work flexible hours, overtime and be on-call
14. Ability to lift 50 – 70 lbs on occasion or frequently.

Food Safety Requirements:

1. Monitor and verify activities to ensure that all maintenance work in the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards.
2. Comply with all company food safety and quality assurance procedures and complete documentation correctly.
3. Ensure all work product contact surfaces are restored to sanitary condition after any job completion.
4. Report incidents, and product or process failures that could impact food safety of manufactured product to your direct reports and submit a safety/food safety incident report.

Essential functions:

1. Maintain Assembly production equipment on a daily basis to ensure they are running to optimum performance.
2. Train, instruct and audit operators on proper machine operation based on Standard Work Procedure.
3. Perform set-ups, repair and troubleshooting on all Assembly Machines.
4. Assist Technicians for preventive maintenance on all Assembly & secondary operation machines.
5. Maintain set-up and change over component on all Assembly & secondary operation machines.
6. Communicate real time status of Assembly operations with Team Leader throughout the shift.
7. Record all task and issues during shift on a production report via log book and IQMS reports
8. Maintain machines and associate equipment in optimum condition
9. Make necessary and/or routine machine adjustments and to repair equipment in an effort to provide continuous production
10. Responsible for knowing how to operate all machines and equipment in order to understand their function and repair them
11. Responsible for knowing and identifying all different styles of caps, jars and their codes(i.e. S, RS, RM, RMX)
12. Responsible for making tooling changes (size) within a reasonable amount of time
13. Be RESULTS oriented using visual KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators)
14. Be multi-skilled to support team members as needed
15. Develop and follow the standardized work instructions to minimize machine downtime
16. Performs other duties as assigned by immediate management.

Day Shift 7a-7:15p and Night Shift 7p-7:15a
with every other weekend off