Blow Molding Mechanic - 3rd Shift

Prestige Brands, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Annual targeted bonus

Job summary

Prestige Brands, Inc. in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a Blow Molding Mechanic for the 3rd shift. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs on molding equipment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have a high school education, complete an apprenticeship program, and possess at least four years of relevant experience. The company offers robust benefits and a clean, air-conditioned work environment.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge gained through a high school degree or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or equal training.
• Minimum of four years of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to all molding equipment.
• Maintain work area in a safe and clean condition according to GMPs.
• Track and report operating issues and maintain good communications within shift.

Skills

Maintenance of molding equipment

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting electromechanical devices

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Completion of accredited apprenticeship program

4 years related work experience

Job description

Blow Molding Mechanic – 3rd Shift (11:00pm - 7:30am)

Department: Blow Molding

Occupational Summary

Apply technical skills and judgment to assigned task in order to maintain and improve upon equipment operation. Keep physical facility in a safe and quality conscious manner.

Accountabilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to all molding equipment.
• Perform a wide range of preventive maintenance and repair work to a variety of electromechanical devices, machinery, PLCs, HVAC, fixtures, hydraulics, pneumatic and furnishings throughout the department.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machines to ensure that quality product is provided to the production area. Maintain work area in a safe, clean, orderly condition according to GMPs. Properly dispose of used oil, oil soaked pig mats, scrap metal and unusable parts.
• Perform Visual and Attribute bottle checks to assure Good Quality bottles are produced and supplied to Production and Deco processes.
• Determine ways to improve efficiencies, quality and safety. Perform variable checks and attribute checks and file all completed documentation as necessary.
• Monitor and/or evaluate current or potential problems with action plans to eliminate problems. Perform changeovers, PMs, Mattec selections and deduction, electric truck operation, unload storveyor contents and unclog under floor conveyors. Repair and report major oil, air and water leaks, Start-up and Shut down equipment and operation. Track belts, investigate bottle complaints, out-of-spec adjustments, prioritize daily machine production, generate action items and retrieve ordering information. Clear grinder, material and conveyor jams, report out-of-stock items. Minor drafting, fabrication and design, and retrieve documents from Master Control.
• Attend twice daily shift transition meetings, use log book to record operating issues and maintain good communications within shift. Receive training and train new employees as needed. Log daily work activities in the plant maintenance system. Make calls to the Supervisor at home when necessary. Demonstrate good teamwork ethics by helping others in the Molding Department.
• Participate with others in the testing or evaluation of raw materials and equipment. Provide feedback pertaining to compatibility and functionality in conjunction with the Molding Supervisor.
• Perform a variety of cleaning including major oil, grease and water leaks. General cleaning after repairs are completed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements

• Substantial amount of walking, occasional use of ladders and platforms.
• Must be able to lift quantities up to 75 pounds and handle/position quantities up to 450 pounds.
• Must be able to work in sometimes small or confined spaces.

Qualifications

• Requires the knowledge gained through a high school degree or the equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program or equal training.
• Minimum of four years of related work experience.

Accountability

Supervisor, Blow Molding

What We Offer

• The start of a great career working with a diverse group of great people
• The health and safety of every employee... our top priority
• A clean, air‑conditioned cGMP environment
• Top notch benefits – paid time off, 401(K) retirement savings with company match, medical, dental and vision, pay annual targeted bonus, competitive pay, life insurance, Flexible spending account, and tuition reimbursement.
• Stability – a record of strong financial performance and part of a growing $1billion company
• A business supporting the Lynchburg community for over 150 years.

No Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.