Mechanic - 1st Shift

Shiseido Cosmetics (America) Ltd.; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Volunteer Days

401K with 6% Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Product Discounts

Job summary

Shiseido Americas in East Windsor, NJ is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for the 1st shift to support daily production and packaging operations. The role focuses on keeping equipment in top condition, performing set-ups, and reducing downtime through proactive maintenance.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related issues, work to improve OEE, and ensure a safe work environment with required training and certifications.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with trade/vocational/apprentice training.
• 7+ years GMP experience in cosmetics/pharma/related.
• Mechanical background with hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with packaging filling and assembly equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set up or changeover equipment to support daily production schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair packaging lines to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive/predictive maintenance on filling/packaging and batching equipment.
• Support measurement and improvement of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Communicate effectively with peers and management to meet goals.
• Maintain safety certifications and lock-out/tag-out procedures.

Skills

GMP experience

Mechanical repair

PLC troubleshooting

English communication

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLC programming

Machine shop tools

Packaging equipment knowledge

Job description

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Mechanic - 1st Shift

Location: East Windsor

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK:

Without compromising our steadfast commitment to Quality, Safety and Sustainability our manufacturing and packaging facility produces in excess of 70MM units per year. This is a demonstration of our can-do attitude, collaborative spirit, focus on innovation and continuous improvement mindset. Always People First!

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of the Maintenance Mechanic is to effectively support daily production packaging or manufacturing operations and to maintain equipment in proper working order.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• You will perform set-ups or product changeovers of equipment when necessary to support the daily Production schedule.
• You will troubleshoot and repair Production packaging lines in an efficient and safe manner as needed to minimize downtime.
• You will perform preventative or predictive maintenance program for Production filing and packaging equipment and/or Bulk Manufacturing batching (compounding) equipment and complete necessary documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• You will support efforts to measure and improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) for primary filling and packaging equipment.
• You will provide effective communication with peers and management, ensure company goals and objectives are supported.
• You will facilitate and support a safe working environment and maintain all safety certifications and training requirements, including lock-out/tag-out.
• You will perform other related duties as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a High School graduate with a trade school, vocational school, or apprentice program training.
• You are experienced with 7+ years in a GMP environment required (cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical, food industry, or related consumer goods)
• You have a mechanical background for mechanical repair, with advanced knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and equipment.
• You have familiarity with packaging filling and assembly equipment. Familiarity with bulk manufacturing (batching) equipment is a plus.
• You have working knowledge for troubleshooting electrical systems.
• You have working knowledge for PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• You have a working knowledge of basic machine shop equipment.
• You can communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• You are a positive leader with interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements below describe activities that may be needed to successfully perform this job. These requirements are provided to help applicants understand the typical physical expectations of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the area of work or tasks being performed. Required PPE may include, but is not limited to, eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, or additional protective clothing.

Physical Activity

Frequency

Standing

Over 2/3

Walking

1/3 to 2/3

Under 1/3

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

Over 2/3

Reach with hands and arms

Over 2/3

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl

1/3 to 2/3

Lifting/Carrying Requirement

Frequency

Up to 10 pounds

Over 2/3

Up to 25 pounds

1/3 to 2/3

Up to 50 pounds

Under 1/3

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Your Dreams. Our Future.

The hourly rate for this position may vary based on geographic location. Pay is based on several factors including knowledge, education, skills, and experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, including a discretionary annual bonus in addition to a full range of benefits.

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You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law

Salary (Min-Max): $27.38-$37.65

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