Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Maintenance

Location: Summerville, SC

Description

At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage.

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all production mechanical equipment. Also

responsible for facilities equipment and utilities, as directed.

This is a 2nd shift role and the schedule is Thursday through Saturday from 5pm to 5:30am onsite Summerville.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance, operation, and repair of all production related systems and equipment by ensuring:
• All preventative maintenance is performed at the appropriate interval and is completed by the assigned due dates.
• All equipment remains in its designed and/or validated state at all times.
• All equipment is maintained to maximize availability.
• Work is completed in accordance with SOPs and equipment manufacturer service guidelines.
• Promptly address mechanical breakdown issues, equipment adjustments, and equipment change outs.
• Maintain all assigned equipment areas in a constant state of inspection-readiness, including cleanliness, safety, and
  
  

compliance with cGMP requirements.

• Coordinate with contractors performing repairs, modifications, and installations of production equipment.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality on new system installations or modifications.
• Assist in projects for facility modification, capacity expansion, and efficiency improvements.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Thorne facilities and maintenance equipment and demonstrate initiative to
  
  

report damage or potential problems with equipment or grounds in a timely manner.

• Keep supervisor informed of project status and recognize the need to ask for help in order to achieve goals.
• Employee is at work as scheduled, starts work at the beginning of a shift, is on time to meetings, completes assigned
  
  

tasks in a timely manner, and works overtime as required.

• Demonstrate initiative and job knowledge by suggesting ideas, discovering new and better ways of accomplishing
  
  

goals and find innovative, well-thought-out solutions to problems.

• Demonstrate the ability to comply with all Thorne PPE requirements and safety protocols.
• Possess the skills and abilities to work autonomously while conducting routine maintenance tasks.
• Familiar with the handling, operation and safe use of all types of mechanical equipment including gearboxes,
  
  

conveyor equipment, feeders, hammer mills, cranes, mechanical drives and assorted industrial equipment.

• Read and work from blueprints, sketches, charts, manuals, instruction books, diagrams and other information and
  
  

instructions. Fill out reports and other necessary paperwork.

• Troubleshoot, dismantle, repair, assemble, inspect, test industrial equipment and machinery.
• Assist in warehouse parts and inventory control
  
  

What You Need

• Experience and/or Education: By training, education and/or experience, employee must be able to perform the essential duties of the job. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. Technical degree or certificate is preferred. 4 years of maintenance experience in manufacturing maintenance is required. Previous
  
  

Experience In Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Or Food Manufacturing Preferred.

• Math Ability: Employee has the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in the units of measurement used in the Maintenance Department, using whole numbers and decimals (for example, grams).
• Reasoning Ability: During disassembly and assembly of machines, employee is able to discern that the parts and tools are the correct ones for the tasks at hand.
• Computer and Technical Skills: Employee has the ability to use a computer to receive and submit work requests, document work, send/receive email, research parts, and complete basic calculations accurately.
• Develop and deliver on assigned objectives within requested timeframes.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and engage others in a positive manner.
• Possess strong attention to detail.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Raise issues and concerns promptly.
• Document and present work in a clear and concise manner.
• Possess knowledge of the computers and software required to accomplish the responsibilities of the job.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company- paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Monthly allowance of Thorne supplements
• Paid time off, volunteer time off and holiday leave
• Training, professional development, and career growth opportunities
  
  

Thorne is the leader in science-backed health and wellness solutions committed to helping individuals live healthier longer. As the top recommended clinical brand by healthcare practitioners, Thorne offers a comprehensive range of products including nutritional supplements and health tests designed to meet the unique needs of individuals at every stage of life. Founded in 1984, Thorne products are formulated with the highest-quality ingredients, supported by clinical research, and rigorously tested to ensure purity, potency, and efficacy. Thorne is trusted by 47,000 health-care professionals, thousands of professional athletes, more than 100 professional sports teams, multiple U.S. National Teams, and more than five million consumers. For more information, visit Thorne.com.

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