Mechanic - Packaging - 2nd shift

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their team in a hands-on role involving the maintenance and operation of packaging equipment. This position emphasizes the importance of learning and growth, providing opportunities to work alongside experienced mechanics on electrical systems and preventative maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a willingness to learn. If you're ready to develop your skills in a dynamic environment and contribute to a team dedicated to excellence, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain machines, perform preventative maintenance, and assist with major overhauls.
• Learn and assist with pipefitting and troubleshooting machine failures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade School training in Electrical or Mechanical

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Description

Summary: Responsible for a variety of tasks that require knowledge and/or ability to learn packaging equipment and assist when needed on major utility systems. Ability to progress and desire to learn are of high importance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintains machines with respect to bearings, assembly, disassembly, power transmission, rigging, and lubrication.

2. Effectively completes bench work utilizing common hand tools.

3. Can work effectively with an upper-class mechanic to work on electrical systems and components.

4. Learns to do rudimentary pipefitting of water, steam, and air lines with steel, plastic, and copper pipe materials.

5. Performs routing preventative maintenance on designated equipment. Will assist upper class mechanic on major overhauls. Learn to identify potential issues and reports these to the necessary persons.

6. Trains and learns most shop equipment and machinery.

7. Works with upper classification mechanic on job layouts and ordering of materials necessary to complete job.

8. Assists in troubleshooting and diagnosing most machine failures.

9. Prepares for work daily with complete set of hand tools as mandated by the supervisor's list.

Requirements

Qualifications:

* Attention to detail and accuracy in work required.

* Personal qualities of tact and dependability required.

* Strong communication abilities, written and verbal.

* Valid Driver's License.

Education and/or Experience:

* High School Diploma or GED Required.

* Trade School level of Electrical or Mechanical training preferred.

* Dairy Experience Preferred.