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

Knowlton Development Corporation; City of Port Jervis (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in custom manufacturing seeks a Lead Mechanic for their Port Jervis facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the operation and maintenance of production machinery, overseeing other mechanics, and adhering to safety regulations. With a strong focus on technical expertise and effective leadership, this role requires a dedicated professional with at least five years of experience in a similar position. Join a team committed to operational excellence and innovation in the beauty and personal care industry.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a journeyman mechanic position.
• Capable of reading and interpreting technical manuals and blueprints.
• Knowledge of machinery and assembly line functions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Mechanical ability

Diagnosing

Troubleshooting skills

Safety awareness

Education

Technical school training equivalent

Job description

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

kdc/one Port Jervis, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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:

• 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.

kdc/one Port Jervis, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America