2nd Shift Production Mechanic

Bradford; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford seeks a machinery repair specialist in West Warwick, RI, requiring 5-10 years of experience with manufacturing and packaging machinery. The successful candidate should possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to troubleshoot machinery, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include setting up line configurations, operating shop equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position demands physical capability for equipment operation and maintenance tasks in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years experience with manufacturing and packaging machinery.
• Experience in repair of machinery to OEM standards.
• Ability to fabricate parts and operate standard shop equipment.

Responsibilities

• Setup line configurations according to specifications.
• Communicate verbal and written information effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and practices.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to troubleshoot breakdowns

Organized and detail-oriented

Math skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school or technical degree preferred

Tools

Standard shop equipment

Hand tools

Basic electric tools

Job description

Basic Functions

• 5-10 years experience with manufacturing and packaging machinery
• Mechanical aptitude to utilize hand tools, basic electric tools, and measuring devices without supervision
• Repair equipment to OEM standards and specifications
• Independent setup of line configurations in accordance with manufacturing and quality specifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic schematics, piping, and control diagrams
• Complete work orders, request new work orders, and communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to read and write English
• Fabricate new parts via duplication of existing parts or from blueprint, including welding, brazing, and operating acetylene torches
• Operate standard shop equipment including lathe, milling machine, and drill press
• Working knowledge of pumps, bearings, bushings, power transmissions, vacuum, pneumatic, cooling systems, and components
• Ability to troubleshoot breakdowns of machinery
• Comply with company policies, procedures, methods, and standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safety program
• Follow bargaining unit labor agreement in accordance with company objectives

Behavioral Expectations

• Capable of extended hour commitment
• Understanding of the operating details of converting and packaging equipment within the department
• General knowledge of soap processing equipment and soap characteristics as they relate to efficient operation of converting and packaging equipment
• General knowledge of packing material characteristics
• Understanding of quality parameters as they relate to finished product
• Feedback is essential to good performance; two-way communication encouraged between manager and operator on a continuing basis
• Maintain acceptable level of orderliness and cleanliness in assigned work areas
• Understanding of and adherence to machine safety
• Observance of all safe practices within the department
• Ability to clearly communicate with maintenance coworkers, manufacturing personnel, floor supervisors, and management
• Ability to coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and company representatives
• Detail-oriented, organized; ability to multi-task assignments as needed
• Ability to decipher root cause failure, repair machinery, and document condition with corrective action
• Complete knowledge of OSHA rules and regulations, including LO/TO, hoist, electrical, guarding, PPE, etc.
• Math skills to calculate basic math, geometry layout, distance/area/volume, tolerance computation, metric, and standard conversions
• Function with little supervision

Qualifications

• Experience: 5-10 years with manufacturing and packaging machinery
• Education and License: High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or technical degree preferred; computer literate with standard MS Windows software (Word, Excel)
• Physical Working Conditions: Capable of prolonged standing, bending, and twisting consistent with maintenance operations; capable of moderate to heavy lifting up to 100 lbs; exposure to mild noise and dust; climate consistent with normal manufacturing environment

Core Values

• Customer Focused – Always
• Accountability – Own It
• Innovation – New. Better. Amazing.
• Passion – Care About It
• Heritage – People. Character. History.
• Safety – Above All, Zero harm