Lead Mechanic – Distribution Center Operations

Melaleuca, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Melaleuca, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to lead the distribution center's equipment upkeep and repairs, ensuring safe, reliable operation of conveyors, packaging lines, and related machinery.

You will diagnose, repair, and prevent breakdowns, coordinate with line leaders, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Certified or able to be certified to operate all distribution equipment within first 90 days of employment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven experience working in a high-paced industrial environment.
• Basic electrical skills and familiar with working safely around 3 phase voltages up to 480 VAC.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Basic computer knowledge for data entry.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to multitask and work in stressful situations.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally throughout the assigned shift.
• Able to operate any powered industrial vehicles including pallet jack, forklift, stand up as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution of Melaleuca products by being an expert in all equipment used to package orders.
• Maintains all distribution center equipment by adjusting, lubricating, and making mechanical repairs.
• Responds to calls for repairs, performs scheduled preventative maintenance, and completes repair work orders as required.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks on all equipment on the line including conveyors, box makers, printers, applicators, photo eyes, scanners, and air compressors.
• Uses Lathe, Manual Mill, and various hand power tools to make repairs as needed.
• Interfaces with computer system to create work orders, issue parts, and complete work.
• Coordinate priorities and communicate completion schedule with various line leaders.
• Use e-mail to communicate with manager, coordinator, and other departments.
• Observe business driving metrics and create innovative solutions to upkeep equipment, make improvements, and meet goals.
• Clean and maintain the maintenance shop
• Generate shift reports on adjustments needed and PMs completed
• Able to operate all distribution equipment.
• Installs, adjusts, improves equipment looking for ways to eliminate any time wasted.
• Makes electrical repairs as required including replacing motors, frequency drives, contactors, power supplies, and electronic components.
• Completes all assigned PM’s, work orders or special projects as assigned in required time limit.
• Communicates to affected workers and the supervisor on the status of the work being performed.
• Ensures all safety policies are strictly followed and constantly looking for opportunities to make the work area safer for all employees.
• Follow all safety policies including ARC Flash, Lock Out Tag Out, fall protection, use of proper PPE and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical skills

Stress resilience

Teamwork

Independence

Multitasking

Communication skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Operate powered equipment

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Melaleuca, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to lead the distribution center's equipment upkeep and repairs, ensuring safe, reliable operation of conveyors, packaging lines, and related machinery.

You will diagnose, repair, and prevent breakdowns, coordinate with line leaders, and perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime in a fast-paced environment.