Mechanic I

Aptar Italia S.P.A.; Congers (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance

Job summary

Aptar Italia S.P.A. is looking for a Customer Supply Chain Specialist in Congers, NY. This role involves maintaining production and support equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with skills in mechanical maintenance and basic computer literacy. The position offers an hourly pay range of $28 to $38 along with benefits including a 401(k) plan, medical insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic Math Skills.
• Experience working with pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production lines.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Train new employees on manufacturing techniques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Mechanical skills

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Education

High school diploma or technical school education

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Customer Supply Chain Specialist

Working Location: Congers, NY

This position does not qualify for international relocation. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship.

Primary Purpose Summary

Mechanic 1 is responsible for the proper upkeep of the production and support equipment. Perform preventive maintenance, set‑ups, tend the production lines and basic problem‑solving skills. Assist the senior mechanics and report all problems to Supervisors, Quality Personnel and Assembly Technicians.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Control downtime by performing routine preventive maintenance and monitoring operation.
• Ensure operation of machinery by performing preventive maintenance on conveyor systems and following manufacturer’s instructions, engineering specifications, and understanding mechanical drawings.
• Report poor operating conditions or high reject levels to lead mechanics and/or supervision.
• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Follow proper procedures; report and document all repairs and interventions accurately.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with company procedures.
• Maintain product quality standards and specifications by observing operations, detecting malfunctions, inspecting parts, and replacing tooling.
• Set up production equipment by completing equipment changeovers.
• Train new employees, operators, and junior mechanics on manufacturing techniques and procedures as directed by supervision.
• Maintain supplies by checking stock and requesting supplies.
• Flexibility to accommodate extended hours of work as per business requirement.

Required Qualifications

• High school Diploma or technical school education or related experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic Math Skills.
• Experience working with pneumatic, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Good computer skills utilizing SAP and MS Office.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Reactive, rigorous, detail‑oriented, and hands‑on.
• Ability to request and withdraw spare parts.
• Ability to use simple mechanical tools, devices and instruments.
• Ability to read pneumatic and mechanical blueprints.
• Skills to be in a face‑paced work environment under pressured situations.
• Worked and operated assembly machinery and computers in a Clean Room Environment.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Able to regularly and frequently stand, walk, and bend during performance of essential duties.
• Physically capable of the required work including but not limited to extensive use of manual dexterity, ability to grip, firmly hold, turn and practice strong hand coordination in order to troubleshoot, service and repair industrial equipment and use hand tools to perform the same.
• Understands and practices safe working procedures.
• Observes safety rules and policies; brings to management’s attention any unsafe acts or conditions.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Basic knowledge of tools for machine intervention.
• Basic understanding of production line mechanics and troubleshooting.
• Able to communicate clearly with support staff.
• Ability to continuously practice and follow all safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Willing to gown for the purpose of entering cleanrooms.
• Willing to use required personal protective equipment (PPE) while satisfying all work requests.
• Ability to recognize and abate safety hazards.

What We Offer

• An exciting, diverse and value‑based working environment.
• Award‑winning corporate university offering personal development and training opportunities.
• Contribute to the communities where we reside.
• Innovative benefits plan which includes 401(k) plan with company matching benefit, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and more.

Compensation and Base Annual Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is USD $28 to USD $38 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Aptar is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.