Mechanic II - Production Maintenance

KDC/One; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cosmetics manufacturing industry is seeking a Mechanic III to ensure high reliability of plant equipment. The role involves performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and setting up production lines, requiring extensive experience in mechanical systems and a strong commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years’ experience in maintenance mechanic role, preferably in cosmetic process manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge with filling machines and production equipment.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Set up production lines and maintain accurate documentation.
• Promote a safe working environment and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time-management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

High school education or equivalent

B.E. specializing in Machine Tool Technology, Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emergingbeauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

General Description:

The Mechanic III is responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. Sets up production lines according to specifications, performs equipment, process, and system maintenance, troubleshoots equipment, makes repairs and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Specific Responsibilities & Duties:

• Promotes a safe working environment and adheres to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, company safety rules, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in line with the company’s objectives and policies at all times.
• Demonstrates complete competency in all areas of mechanical specialty (labeling, tube filling, XP filling, high speed filling, low speed filling)
• Demonstrates strong understanding of the production schedule
• Complies with OSHA Safety, FDA requirements.
• Sets up equipment for production runs.
• Utilizes production work orders to schedule and obtain information for line set-ups and equipment maintenance.
• Performs preventative maintenance.
• Performs wash-ups on the filling equipment.
• Performs daily equipment checks.
• Understands and uses lockout/tag-out procedures.
• Works with Line Leader, tracks, plans, and initiates washouts and changeovers.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and timely documentation including changeover logs, cleaning logs, wash out logs, machine maintenance logs and other department reports.
• Reports downtime when assigned to a line.
• Reports any equipment malfunctions or other abnormal condition to the area Engineering Manager and/or Production Management.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on assigned production equipment.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work area.
• Performs changeovers.
• Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned by Engineering Manager.
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling.

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent.
• B.E. specializing in Machine Tool Technology, Mechanical or Electrical is required;
• 8-12 years’ experience in maintenance mechanic role; preferably in cosmetic process manufacturing or an FDA regulated industry.
• Extensive working experience and knowledge with Resina cappers, Capmatic filling machines, Simplex fillers, Tube filling machines, and coding machines
• Mechanical aptitude to understand the use of pumps and other equipment used in the filling of products.
• Extensive knowledge and use of power and hand tools to perform job functions.
• Strong developed direct experience in maintenance and repair of manufacturing, production/filling/bottling/packaging equipment and automated machinery in manufacturing environment
• Skilled in machining, mechanical, welding, fabricating and electrical
• Extensive knowledge of conveyors, filling machines, cappers, coding machines, chain drive systems, rotary tables, vibratory feeder systems, ultrasonic welding equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors and controllers, valves, sensors, basic electrical wiring
• Advanced work experience with Pacific 18 head Rotary Fillers, Cartoners, Pack West Cappers, Kalish Fillers, Accrapply Labelers, Sherwood Labeler, Biner Ellison, Video Jet Coders, Norden 700 Tube Fillers, MRM Filler, Shrink Wrappers, 3M case sealer, Axon Heat Tunnels, and New England bottle Unscrambler, Gear boxes, Pneumatic Mechanical-Pneumatics, Hydraulic Processing Equipment-Conveyors, Pumps/Centrifugal, PD, Diaphragm, Mixer, Air Compressor, Packaging Equipment, Cappers, Shrink Bundler, Fillers, Gluer, Stretch Wrapper, Bottle Cap Sleeve.
• Strong English communications skills: speaking, reading, and writing.
• Strong math and analytical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Advanced PC Knowledge i.e. MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is preferred.
• Able to work independently and as a team player
• Good attendance record.
• Self-Management: Display initiative, effort excellent organizational and planning skills, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.
• Teamwork: Build and sustain cooperative working relationships and has strong leadership skills and ability.
• Achieving thoroughness and accuracy in completing multiple prioritized projects.
• Problem Solving: Identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses.
• Good time-management skills
• Flexibility to work long hours during peak season or special schedules as needed to satisfying job requirements.
• Constantly work to improve processes.
• Makes suggestions for improvements.
• Communicates and collaborate with management.

Work Environment:

• Process manufacturing environment
• Tool shed/office environment
• Moderate to heavy traffic including forklifts
• Noise level is moderate.
• Lighting is low to moderate

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any othercharacteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.