Mechanic - Weekend Shift (Friday-Sunday 7:00am-7:30pm)

Bigelow Tea; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tea manufacturer in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a skilled mechanic to conduct machine setup, repairs, and preventive maintenance on production line equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical repair and strong communication skills. Daily responsibilities include preparing machinery for production, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Join a dynamic team committed to high standards in production and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform mechanical repairs on production machinery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to read and interpret safety and operational documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up machinery for production runs.
• Perform emergency repairs of production equipment.
• Document maintenance actions and complete reports.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic and hydraulic repair

Strong communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Experience in packaging equipment repair

Job description

Summary

Conduct machine setup, repairs, troubleshoot, preventive maintenance service, monitor, maintain, modify and changeover production line equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sets up machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Provides emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performs scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service in accordance with the R.C. Bigelow Progressive Maintenance Program.
• Performs mechanic skills including, but not limited to mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic trouble shooting and repair of packaging and production machinery.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Completes all preventive maintenance reports and log entries on condition of machines.
• Ensures that all production and packaging equipment produce product within established Q.A. standards and conduct all assigned quality monitoring functions.
• Follows R.C. Bigelow’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Complies with RC Bigelow Safety and Health Rules.
• Operates production equipment and support equipment as necessary to support production demands.
• Utilizes EAM or other CMMS system to control parts used, and to generate work orders and preventative maintenance accurately.
• Documents maintenance actions in EAM or other system as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Previous experience or demonstrated aptitude in packaging line mechanical equipment repair or equivalent combination of training and experience in a related field.

Language Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relate necessary information to applicable personnel. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure and common measuring tools.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bigelow Tea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Bigelow Tea does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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