Maintenance Mechanic (Gummy) - 3rd shift

PipingRock Health Products, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Company Match

Pet insurance

Job summary

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is seeking a dedicated 3rd shift Gummy Maintenance Mechanic to maintain high-volume gummy production equipment, diagnose issues, perform preventive maintenance, and install/modify machinery. You will ensure SOPs and GMPs are followed to guarantee product quality and output.

The role requires practical experience with gummy manufacturing gear, strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and readiness for overtime. A shift premium applies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with gummy manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of servo motors, drives, sensors and PLC systems.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work overtime when needed.

Responsibilities

• Understand the operation, setup, start up, troubleshoot, and repair of gummy manufacturing equipment.
• Read, understand, and follow job orders, drawings, and specifications.
• Inspect equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Install and commission new machinery and modify existing equipment.
• Make mechanical adjustments to optimize production.
• Repair manufacturing equipment including diagnosing faults and repairs.
• Document interventions, parts used, and maintenance history.
• Provide guidance to machine operators on proper use and minor troubleshooting.
• Replace change parts.
• Explain equipment issues to team members to prevent recurrence.
• Follow SOPs, cGMP, and OSHA requirements.
• Review safety procedures for all equipment.
• Maintain workplace organization to be audit-ready.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

HMI fault codes

BluePrint reading

Servo motors & drives

PLC knowledge

Preventive maintenance

Downtime reduction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training or certifications

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI systems

Schematic drawings

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, the 3rd shift Gummy Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnosis, repair and installation of high-volume automated processing equipment. Also responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of products produced.

*Please note that there is a $2.00 shift premium for working on 3rd shift*

Responsibilities:

• Understand the operation, set up, start up, troubleshoot, and repair of gummy manufacturing equipment.
• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders
• Inspect equipment to maintain functionality and perform preventative maintenance as required, following and executing the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Install and commission new machinery, as well as modify existing equipment as needed
• Make any necessary mechanical adjustments to machines to optimize production
• Repair of manufacturing equipment. This includes problem identification (including interpreting HMI fault codes), referencing technical documentation, assessment of material requirements, requisition placement, and actual repair.
• Responsible for appropriate documentation and record keeping of interventions, parts used, and maintenance history
• Provide guidance to machine operator staff on proper use of equipment and minor troubleshooting to reduce downtime
• Responsible for the use and replacement of change parts
• Provide clear descriptions of equipment issues to team members in a training manner to eliminate future occurrences.
• Comply with company policies, SOP, cGMP and OSHA requirements
• Review and follow safety procedures for all equipment.
• Maintain workplace organization and cleanliness practices. Ensure work areas are always audit-ready
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (technical training or certifications are a plus)
• 3+ years of work experience in maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical and operational domains
• Strong hands-on experience with gummy manufacturing equipment
• Knowledge of servo motors, drives, sensors, HMI systems, electrical and pneumatic systems and associated repairs
• Familiarity with PLC based equipment (Allen Bradley, Siemens a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, HMI fault codes, and technical drawings such as mechanical and electrical schematics
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service
• Physically be able to bend, stoop and squat, stand for long periods of time and lifts up to 50lbs.
• Flexibility for overtime when needed

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours
• Must be able to work in a physically challenging environment

We proudly offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.