What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flexible Packaging and Bottle Mechanic position at Praxis Packaging Solutions?
The Mechanic will preform electrical/mechanical corrective and preventative maintenance on liquid filing (bottle finning) equipment, manufacturing equipment, and systems which include wiring, power distribution, servo and stepper controls, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
- Work with Production Manager and other Mechanics to maximize efficiency of production lines.
- Perform set ups, breakdowns, repairs, preventive maintenance, and improvements on machines.
- Ensure that instructions provided in the Work Orders are being followed (i.e. correct codes, box counts, palletizing instructions) by periodically monitoring each line.
- Sign off job start-ups to run while ensuring setups are accurately matching the proper components with the work order.
- Document major repairs or adjustments in Maintenance log book.
- Review production paperwork for accuracy.
- Ensure for set up that the proper components are supplied to the production lines and staged for the next shift/job.
- Ensures for breakdowns that components from a prior job are removed from the production floor.
- Troubleshoot machine malfunctions to maintain maximum production and quality.
- Communicate with supervisors, operators, and other mechanics.
- Create legible written records.
- Verify product produced and labeled accurately.
- Follow applicable OSHA safety regulations etc.
- Understand FDA regulations to the operations and consequences of nonconformance.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and orderly work environment.
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Experience filling liquids into bottles a plus.
- Electrical 24V to 480V, single phase and three phase
- Two or more years troubleshooting and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment, or military equivalent.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic
- Familiarity with contract or third-party manufacturing experience beneficial.
- Critical thinking and decision-making capabilities are mandatory.
- Requires strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Self-motivated and self-managed with a high degree of honesty and integrity.
Salary : $27 - $36
