Mechanic Lead (2nd Shift)

KDC/One; City of Port Jervis (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Mechanic to ensure the smooth operation of production equipment. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for maintaining machinery, conducting repairs, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Your expertise will help drive efficiency and minimize downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Join a company that values innovation and operational excellence, and play a crucial role in supporting the production of a diverse range of products. If you're passionate about mechanics and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a journeyman mechanic position with technical training.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure machinery is operational and properly adjusted for production.
• Detect and repair machinery wear and mal-adjustments promptly.

Skills

Mechanical Ability

Troubleshooting Skills

Safety Compliance

Technical Manual Comprehension

Education

Technical School Training

Journeyman Mechanic Experience

Tools

Machinery

Assembly Line Equipment

Job description

kdc/one Port Jervis, 20 West King Street, Port Jervis, New York, United States of America Req #3175

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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 emerging beauty, 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 nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

KDC/ONE POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Lead Mechanic

Reports to: Supervisor-Mechanical Setup

Department: Set Up Mechanic

Organizational Relationships: Works for Maintenance Department but must also interface with the Engineering, Planning Departments and Production Departments to maintain efficiencies.

Basic Function: Responsible for insuring proper and on time set up and operation of production equipment in assigned department(s) for self and other mechanics. Also responsible for safety, following G.M.P. procedures, routine maintenance, and training of lower classified mechanics.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for having all machinery in a department in proper running condition, correctly located and properly adjusted for scheduled production.
• He or she must be capable of detecting wear, mal-adjustments and impending breakdowns of production machinery and equipment and of making rapid and effective repairs and replacements to maintain production and avoid downtime.
• He or she must have a broad, general familiarity with all production machinery equipment and facilities, methods of operations, adjustment and changeover procedures and application to specific jobs.
• He or she may be required to work with factory representatives of machine suppliers in order to gain knowledge of new high-speed and automatic equipment as assigned.
• He or she must know and follow G.M.P. regulations concerning housekeeping, record keeping, cleaning and sanitation procedures, of all production or processing equipment involved in daily production lines.
• Also oversees the work of these employees as directed by immediate supervisor.
• He or she must be capable of performing major rebuilds.
• May be asked to assist Engineering in developing and/or coordinating formal training (written) documents and/or videotapes, for use in formalized training sessions on existing or new equipment.
• Safety regulations include but are not limited to wearing goggles, safety glasses, face shields, welding helmets, wearing of proper clothing, equipment lock out procedures, etc.
• Responsible for ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory of equipment of parts and supplies for the maintenance department.
• Must be able to perform all responsibilities of Mechanic I, II, and III.
• Evaluate mechanic skillsets and recommend training needs and process for improvement.
• Any other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of experience of technical school training equivalent in a journeyman mechanic position.
• Knowledge of machinery and assembly line functions and operation of same.
• Capable of reading, interpreting and comprehending technical training manuals, blueprints and specifications.
• Display excellent mechanical ability, diagnosing, and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of instructing mechanics and specialists in subordinate hourly positions.
• Exhibits exemplary attitude and safety records.

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 other characteristic 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.