Lead Mechanic - 2nd Shift(3:00PM-12:00AM)

KDC/One; City of Port Jervis (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Mechanic for the 2nd shift to ensure the efficient operation of production equipment. This role involves maintaining machinery, training lower-level mechanics, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in a mechanic position, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and excellence. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to operational excellence and innovation in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a journeyman mechanic position.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper setup and operation of production equipment.
• Detect wear and impending breakdowns of machinery.
• Train lower classified mechanics and oversee their work.

Skills

Mechanical Ability

Troubleshooting Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Machinery

Technical Manual Comprehension

Education

High School Diploma

Journeyman Mechanic Training

Job description

Lead Mechanic - 2nd Shift(3:00PM-12:00AM) kdc/one Port Jervis, 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America Req #4522 Monday, May 5, 2025

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emergingbeauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Summary:

Responsible for ensuring proper and on time set up and operation of production equipment in assigned department(s) for self and other mechanics. Also responsible for safety, following G.M.P. procedures, routine maintenance, and training of lower classified mechanics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employ strong interpersonal skills when interacting with others in the organization while promoting a positive environment.

• Responsible for having all machinery in a department in proper running condition, correctly located and properly adjusted for scheduled production.

• Must be capable of detecting wear, mal-adjustments and impending breakdowns of production machinery and equipment and of making rapid and effective repairs and replacements to maintain production and avoid downtime.

• Must have a broad, general familiarity with all production machinery equipment and facilities, methods of operations, adjustment and changeover procedures and application to specific jobs.

• May be required to work with factory representatives of machine suppliers in order to gain knowledge of new high-speed and automatic equipment as assigned.

• Must know and follow G.M.P. regulations concerning housekeeping, record keeping, cleaning and sanitation procedures, of all production or processing equipment involved in daily production lines.

• Assist in the training of employees of a lower classification for the purpose of increasing their skills. Also oversees the work of these employees as directed by immediate supervisor.

• Must be capable of performing major rebuilds.

• May be asked to assist Engineering in developing and/or coordinating formal training (written) documents and/or videotapes, for use in formalized training sessions on existing or new equipment.

• Responsible for following all safety regulations as well as ensuring mechanics of lower classification assigned to department are in compliance. Safety regulations include but are not limited to wearing goggles, safety glasses, face shields, wearing of proper clothing, equipment lock out procedures, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities(Continued):

• Responsible for ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory of equipment of parts and supplies for the maintenance department.
• Must be able to perform all responsibilities of Mechanic I, II, and III.

• Evaluate mechanic’s skillsets and recommend training needs and process improvement.

• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience of technical school training equivalent in a journeyman mechanic position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of machinery and assembly line functions and operation of same.
• Capable of reading, interpreting and comprehending technical training manuals, blueprints and specifications.
• Display excellent mechanical ability, diagnosing, and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of instructing mechanics and specialists in subordinate hourly positions.
• Exhibits exemplary attitude and safety records.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any othercharacteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Indirect
• Min Hiring Rate $26.00
• Max Hiring Rate $30.00

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