Shift Mechanic 12 hour Westlake 7a-7p

genpakinternalcareersite; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpak is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep extrusion and related equipment in peak condition at our Charlotte, NC facility. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, and coordinating with the Shift Supervisor to maximize production uptime.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, experience with pneumatics/hydraulics, and the ability to read schematics. You will also handle safety programs and plant sanitation tasks as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3 years of manufacturing maintenance experience including welding, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls, and plant machinery maintenance/repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all equipment, machinery, and building in good working order and repair as necessary.
• Coordinate shift work and assign tasks with Shift Supervisor to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance and safety programs with proper documentation.
• Repair and troubleshoot extrusion/thermoforming machinery and related tooling.
• Operate PIT equipment per OSHA specifications and train on safety procedures.
• Unload incoming material and assist in plant sanitation audits and daily housekeeping.

Skills

Pneumatics

Electrical controls

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Powered Industrial Truck Certification

Lockout/Tagout Certification

On-site Hazmat Certification

Hot Work Permit Certification

Tools

Infor System

Job description

Maintain all equipment/machinery and building in good working order and repair as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to work the "Shift Work schedule" which includes every other Sunday.
• Provide and maintain appropriate tools and toolbox to perform all necessary job functions.
• Coordinate all job assignments with Shift Supervisor at start of shift to ensure maximum production uptime and efficiency.
• Assist Shift Supervisor with proper facility evaluation procedures including machinery shutdown.
• Oversee and coordinate PM Operator functions for the respective shift.
• Excellent understanding of pneumatics, electrical controls and hydraulics with ability to diagnose and correct problems.
• Application of strong mechanical and electrical knowledge including such as abilities in reading of schematics, etc.
• Perform assigned Preventive Maintenance/ Safety Programs per defined schedule with accurate and complete documentation.
• Complete all assigned Work Orders in a timely manner.
• Maintain Maintenance Parts Inventory per Infor and Plant Sanitation standards including:
  • ensuring tag is pulled and turned in when part is pulled out of inventory
  • recording correct parts used on all work orders
  • parts are re-stocked in appropriate location per Infor System
• Able to breakdown and setup all Extrusion and Thermoforming product on machinery to standards set including:
  • knowledge of quality/operational standards per product
  • quality inspections performed
  • work area cleaned
  • ensuring that tooling is in good working condition prior to setup
  • cleaning, maintenance and proper storage of tooling upon breakdown
• Full understanding of extrusion and thermoforming process and machinery to ensure quality production uptime including:
  • diagnosing of problem (microphraser control panel, dies, ovens, trim press, etc.)
  • repair of problem with little to no supervision to ensure maximum production run time.
  • Adjustment to daily schedule (break times, meal periods, etc.) to ensure machinery in back in full production to maximize production uptime.
• Perform all facility shutdown and startup procedures correctly and completely including incinerator, etc.
• Perform necessary repairs to building including but not limited to:
  • plumbing
  • roof
  • silos
  • trenches
  • heating and air systems
  • dock doors and plates
  • chiller system
  • parking lot
  • building additions/renovations
  • equipment modifications
  • new equipment installations
• Follow Hot Work Permit procedures and ensure proper documentation is completed and signed off by Maintenance Manager/Shift Supervisor.
• Operate all PIT equipment per OSHA specifications, including daily inspections, changing of batteries/propane tank, etc.
• Perform all housekeeping functions necessary to business operations (from daily shift requirements to Plant Sanitation audits) in respective work areas at all timesl.
• Perform all "end of shift" job functions including:
  • Communicate all equipment and material issues arising from the operation of the shift with on-coming Maintenance personnel and/or Shift Supervisors/Maintenance Manager at each shift change.
  • Clean and organize work area
  • All maintenance parts and tools are properly stored
  • Breakroom is neat and clean
• Unload "incoming" product/material for receipt and placement into facility as business demands.
• Assist in building/machinery preparation of all Plant Sanitation/OSHA audits.
• Work overtime as business demands, including monthly training classes as mandated by OSHA and Plant Sanitations Certifications.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including all safety regulations.
• Perform any and all job assignments/functions (including special projects) as necessary to daily business demands as instructed by Management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED
• 3 years experience of manufacturing maintenance experience to include: welding, trouble-shooting of pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical controls, and maintenance/repair of plant machinery

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to understand, read, write and speak English as all Maintenance personnel will be required to read and interpret Company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; required to complete and document all required reports accurately and without assistance; and communicate with Supervisors and co-workers regarding daily operations of equipment and material being produced.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to operate a calculator.
• Ability to read and understand instrumentation gauges and schematics
• Ability to understand and determine "differentiation pressures" from a pressure controller
• Able to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to recognize and identify problems with machines and/or material via collection of data and interpretation of that data.
• Ability to apply common sense "understanding" to carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to apply troubleshooting techniques to issues as they arise and seek help when necessary.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to differentiate between "good" and "bad" quality.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Powered Industrial Truck Certification (forklift, clamp, sissor lift, etc.)
• Lockout/Tagout Certification
• On-site Hazmat Certification
• Hot Work Permit Certification

The Company has the right to alter or add job functions to meet business demands as necessary.