PRODUCTION MECHANIC II

Charm; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Charm in Massachusetts is seeking a Production Mechanic II to ensure continuous operation of production equipment through preventive maintenance and skilled troubleshooting. You will monitor machine performance, adjust components, and prepare lines for daily production to uphold quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and at least five years in manufacturing, with strong mechanical skills and the ability to read technical manuals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production machines, motors, conveyors, and related equipment, following manuals and specifications.
• Operate and observe machine operations to ensure product quality and conformity to standards.
• Adjust machine components to meet processing requirements.
• Clean and set up machines for daily and in-process production; change tape, plastic, and robot settings as needed.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur and report major issues to supervision.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Maintenance skills

Read manuals

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Overview

The Production Mechanic II is a non-exempt, skilled level position that reports to the Charm’s Management team. The Production Mechanic II is primarily responsible for ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventative maintenance on production machines.

The pay range for this position is $25.25 to $37.00 per hour. Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and other factors in accordance with applicable laws.

Essential Functions

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines, motors, pneumatic systems, and conveyor systems; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Operate and observe machine operations to ensure quality and conformity of packaged products to standards.
• Adjust machine components according to processing requirements.
• Clean and set up machines for daily and in process production, change tape, plastic, Robot setting.
• When needed, keep product within specification.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, troubleshoot smaller machine issues and report major issues to supervisor.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills as well as maintenance skills needed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals.

Preferred:

• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Clean room experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Diligent, dependable, and reliable.
• Self-Motivated.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch and handle objects on a routine basis, use various tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Ability to stoop, kneel crouch or crawl on a regular basis – occasionally for extended periods of time.
• Able to sit or stand for an extended length of time at a computer, bench, or piece of equipment.
• Able to lift to 50 pounds occasionally.
• High levels of stress often occur; must be able to work under the pressure of tight deadlines.