Set-Up Mechanic
$40,000–$66,000 year
On-siteOpelika, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Conduct precision set-up of all packaging equipment for changeover and operate production machinery including Unscramblers, fillers, cappers, labelers, and banders. Perform basic preventive maintenance, minor mechanical repairs, and adjustments to improve production output and efficiency. Plan changeover schedules, clean and inspect parts, and troubleshoot malfunctions while maintaining required documentation logs. Assist senior mechanics in diagnosing complex problems and support line operations until steady state is achieved. Work in a manufacturing environment requiring physical labor, safety gear, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Working knowledge of the packaging operation
- Minimum of one year experience
- Sufficient mechanical aptitude to perform routine repairs, adjustments and precision set-up procedures on packaging equipment
- Ability to safely work with standard hand tools and portable hands tools
- Read, write and speak English fluently
- Ability to stand/walk and perform physical labor for most of the working shift
- Ability to pull, push, squat, etc. to accomplish repairs
- Ability to intermittently lift loads of up to 50 pounds
- Ability to wear a uniform, hair net, safety glasses, ear plugs, steel-toed shoes, dust mask, respirator, protective gloves and back support, as necessary
- Ability to work in an environment with intermittent exposure to noise levels loud enough to require the use of hearing protection
- Ability to tolerate warm or cold temperature levels, fumes, vibration, dust, etc. sufficient to cause minor discomfort
- Responsibility for the safety and well being of themselves and all other employees on the shift by maintaining an organized and safe work environment at all times
- Ability to work overtime hours
- U.S. work authorization (no immigration sponsorship required)
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