Set Up Mechanic- 1st Shift

PipingRock Health Products, Inc.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with Company Match

Pet insurance and more!

Job summary

Piping Rock Health Products, Inc is seeking a Set-up Mechanic B to support packaging and process equipment through set-ups, changeovers, and preventive maintenance. Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor/Lead, you will ensure SOPs and GMPs are followed to maintain quality and maximize output.

Responsibilities include changeovers for capping, cartons, fillers, labelers, sealers, and coders; perform PMs; troubleshoot mechanical issues; lift up to 50 lbs; comply with safety policies.

Qualifications

• 3-year minimum experience in a production mechanical trade
• Ability to conduct machine set-up, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service
• General Understanding of equipment manuals and work order to perform required maintenance and service
• Preventive Maintenance experience required
• Understanding of Lock-out/Tag-out
• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• Must comply with GMP requirements; training discussed in GMP and on the job training

Responsibilities

• Perform set-ups / equipment changeovers for packaging and process equipment on their assigned resource including (but not limited to): capping, cartons, feeders, filling machines, labelers and coders, sealers, sorters, and wrappers.
• General knowledge of mechanical fundamentals including but not limited to: hydraulic drive systems, motors, gearboxes, belts, pulleys and bearings.
• Minor understanding of troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and electrical components including but not limited to photo sensors, solenoids, actuators, and cylinders.
• General understanding of hardware and measuring tools, including but not limited to: identification and proper application of metric and standard hardware as well as the use of tape measures and calipers.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on all assigned production equipment following the PM checklist
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Measuring tools (tape measure, calipers)

Lock-out/Tag-out procedures

Photo sensors

Solenoids

Actuators

Job description

Under the direction of the Manager/Supervisor/Lead Person, the Set-up Mechanic B is responsible for preventive maintenance, minor repairs on allpackaging machines. Also responsible for adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) that are in effect assuring the quality and quantity of product produced.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-ups / equipment changeovers for packaging and process equipment on their assigned resource including (but not
  limited to): capping, cartons, feeders, filling machines, labelers and coders, sealers, sorters, and wrappers.
• General knowledge of mechanical fundamentals including but not limited to: hydraulic drive systems, motors, gearboxes, belts,
  pulleys and bearings.
• Minor understanding of troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic and electrical components including but not limited to photo
  sensors, solenoids, actuators, and cylinders.
• General understanding of hardware and measuring tools, including but not limited to: identification and proper application of metric and standard hardware as well as the use of tape measures and calipers.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance on all assigned production equipment following the PM checklist
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-year minimum experience in a production mechanical trade
• Ability to conduct machine set-up, troubleshooting, repairs and preventive maintenance service
• General Understanding of equipment manuals and work order to perform required maintenance and service
• Preventable Maintenance experience required
• Understanding of Lock-out/Tag-out
• High school diploma or equivalency preferred
• Must comply with GMP requirements; specific functions and documents will be discussed in GMP and on the job training

Role’s Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

• Work environment may be exposed to powders, chemicals, and allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, milk, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten,
  soy, fish, and shellfish).

• Ability to work in a physically challenging environment, including bending, twisting, and standing for up to 8 hours.

We proudly offer

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with Company Match
• Pet insurance and more!

We reward the hard work of our team members with fun and exciting company events, Summer Picnic, Festive Packages, Holiday Celebrations, and associate referral bonuses!

Founded in 2011, Piping Rock Health Products has gone on to win Long Island’s Top Workplaces Award 6 years in a row & securing the spot as Top Supplement Manufacturing Company 2024 by Food Business Review! Supported by a group of vitamin visionaries with over 40 years of industry experience and a carefully curated team of talented associates. Piping Rock is a global vitamin and supplement manufacturer with an unwavering commitment to creating quality wellness products. We believe that family always comes first, and that the dedication of our associates is the key ingredient to our success.

We are a drug free workplace, regulated by the FDA, required to follow Federal Guidelines; therefore in order to start as well as maintain employment, you must be able to successfully clear drug screening processes, which include testing for all illegal substances per Federal Guidelines.

Piping Rock Health Products, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.