General Description:The Mechanic III is responsible for achieving a high level of reliability for plant equipment through performing tasks required to maintain equipment and minimize downtime. Sets up production lines according to specifications, performs equipment, process, and system maintenance, troubleshoots equipment, makes repairs and identifies opportunities for improvement.Specific Responsibilities & Duties:Promotes a safe working environment and adheres to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures, company safety rules, Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) in line with the company’s objectives and policies at all times.Demonstrates complete competency in all areas of mechanical specialty (labeling, tube filling, XP filling, high speed filling, low speed filling)Demonstrates strong understanding of the production scheduleComplies with OSHA Safety, FDA requirements.Sets up equipment for production runs.Utilizes production work orders to schedule and obtain information for line set-ups and equipment maintenance.Performs preventative maintenance.Performs wash-ups on the filling equipment.Performs daily equipment checks.Understands and uses lockout/tag-out procedures.Works with Line Leader, tracks, plans, and initiates washouts and changeovers.Prepares and maintains accurate and timely documentation including changeover logs, cleaning logs, wash out logs, machine maintenance logs and other department reports.Reports downtime when assigned to a line.Reports any equipment malfunctions or other abnormal condition to the area Engineering Manager and/or Production Management.Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on assigned production equipment.Maintains a clean, neat, and safe work area.Performs changeovers.Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned by Engineering Manager.Physical RequirementsMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs.Long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, squatting, or kneeling.Qualifications:High school education or equivalent.B.E. specializing in Machine Tool Technology, Mechanical or Electrical is required;8-12 years’ experience in maintenance mechanic role; preferably in cosmetic process manufacturing or an FDA regulated industry.Extensive working experience and knowledge with Resina cappers, Capmatic filling machines, Simplex fillers, Tube filling machines, and coding machinesMechanical aptitude to understand the use of pumps and other equipment used in the filling of products.Extensive knowledge and use of power and hand tools to perform job functions.Strong developed direct experience in maintenance and repair of manufacturing, production/filling/bottling/packaging equipment and automated machinery in manufacturing environmentSkilled in machining, mechanical, welding, fabricating and electricalExtensive knowledge of conveyors, filling machines, cappers, coding machines, chain drive systems, rotary tables, vibratory feeder systems, ultrasonic welding equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, motors and controllers, valves, sensors, basic electrical wiringAdvanced work experience with Pacific 18 head Rotary Fillers, Cartoners, Pack West Cappers, Kalish Fillers, Accrapply Labelers, Sherwood Labeler, Biner Ellison, Video Jet Coders, Norden 700 Tube Fillers, MRM Filler, Shrink Wrappers, 3M case sealer, Axon Heat Tunnels, and New England bottle Unscrambler, Gear boxes, Pneumatic Mechanical-Pneumatics, Hydraulic Processing Equipment-Conveyors, Pumps/Centrifugal, PD, Diaphragm, Mixer, Air Compressor, Packaging Equipment, Cappers, Shrink Bundler, Fillers, Gluer, Stretch Wrapper, Bottle Cap Sleeve.Strong English communications skills: speaking, reading, and writing.Strong math and analytical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionAdvanced PC Knowledge i.e. MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is preferred.Able to work independently and as a team playerGood attendance record.Self-Management: Display initiative, effort excellent organizational and planning skills, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner.Teamwork: Build and sustain cooperative working relationships and has strong leadership skills and ability.Achieving thoroughness and accuracy in completing multiple prioritized projects.Problem Solving: Identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses.Good time-management skillsFlexibility to work long hours during peak season or special schedules as needed to satisfying job requirements.Constantly work to improve processes.Makes suggestions for improvements.Communicates and collaborate with management.Work Environment:Process manufacturing environmentTool shed/office environmentModerate to heavy traffic including forkliftsNoise level is moderate.Lighting is low to moderate