Mechanic, Assembly

Aptar; McHenry (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Aptar in McHenry, California is seeking a Mechanic for the Day Shift to maintain electrical and electro‑mechanical production machinery, ensuring machines run properly and within specifications while sustaining a safe, compliant work environment. You will read gauges, troubleshoot, set up and repair equipment, perform protective lockout procedures, and help with line optimization.

Candidates must have knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems, be able to lift 50 lb, stand for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.
• Team player, high energy, able to work under pressure.
• Good vision for visual inspection.
• Ability to read gauges and perform basic math/PC tasks.
• Able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and stand for long periods.
• Must obtain Associate’s degree/technical certification in a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
• Repair, maintain, set up, and troubleshoot production machinery.
• Read inspection gauges and perform record-keeping.
• Communicate engineering issues and create work requests.
• May issue parts to machines and record in SAP.
• Follow lockout procedures and safety checks.
• Monitor high-speed machinery and support Operators.
• Assist training of new Assembly Mechanic I as needed.
• Perform housekeeping for machine/plant optimization.
• Comply with BRC/GMP/ISO in all activities.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate’s / Technical Certification

Tools

None

Job description

Mechanic - Day Shift

Shift: 6:45am - 7:00pm

Position Summary

Maintains electrical and electro-mechanical production machinery to ensure machines operate properly and within set specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a safe work environment at all times.


• Repairs, performs maintenance, sets up and troubleshoots production machinery independently.


• Reads inspection gauges.


• Performs record-keeping duties.


• Communicates engineering issues and creates work requests.


• May issues parts to machines and record in SAP.


• Performs safety checks on production machinery and is responsible for following lockout procedures.


• Monitors multiple high-speed assembly machines and acts as a backup to Operator.


• May train new Assembly Mechanic I at direction of management.


• Performs various housekeeping duties for machine and plant optimization.


• Performs/meets the requirements of BRC/GMP/ISO in all job activities.

Qualifications

Education: HS Degree or GED preferred

Requirements:

• Must have knowledge of electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.


• Must be able to work as a member of a team, have high energy level and be able to work well under pressure.


• Must have good vision to perform visual inspection duties.


• Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing process.


• Must be a certified Operator I and possess a clear understanding of running a machine for set up.


• Must have mechanical skills/aptitude (as determined by testing).


• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift, one (1) to two (2) times every four (4) hours.


• Must be able to stand, walk, lift, bend, twist, turn, grasp, push, pull and crouch continuously throughout the shift.


• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, and reach above shoulders.


• Must be able to climb steps.


• Must be able to hear warning signals/verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing process.


• Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to effectively communicate and understand relevant information relating to quality and production issues.


• Must be able to read various inspection gauges.


• Must possess basic math and PC skills.


• Must obtain minimum of Associate’s degree and/or Technical Certification within reasonable amount of time from accredited technical program or applicable years of experience.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this position is: Up to $40.00/hour plus any applicable shift differential. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.