Mechanic-Chemaid Maintenance Day Hourly Indirect

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Position: Machine Mechanic

Department:  Machine Maintenance

Reporting Structure: Reports to Supervisor, Machine Maintenance

BASIC FUNCTION

Responsible for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing all production equipment for productivity and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all required daily maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
• Perform set up and wash down of equipment in compliance with company protocols as required by cGMP’s (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Assess and identify any machine performance or safety issues and seek resolution through inspections, tests, and adjustments to meet standards of machine performance.
• Maintain accurate records of all machine inspections, tests, repairs, and preventive maintenance in machine maintenance logs.
• Disassemble equipment as required for equipment maintenance and inspections. Repair damaged or worn parts as required.
• Ensure that all machine areas are kept clean of debris, tools, and nonessential parts.
• Perform other related duties as required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must have basic English oral, written and communication skills.
• Basic Math skills required.
• Strong knowledgeof machine wiring and electrical components.
• Familiar with tools of the trade required for proper job execution.
• Ability to work independently, self motivated.
• Mechanical skills and prior experience in machine maintenance functions.
• Skilled in preventive maintenance measures and trouble shooting.
• Organized and efficient in time management skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to professionally interact with outside maintenance contractors when required.
• Capable of following all required SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and safety programs.
• Must have knowledge of repair and maintenance on the following equipment: Unipac and Norden tube fillers, volumetric fillers, Kaps-All capper, Video Jet & Econo Jet coders, New Jersey & Harland labelers, Loveshaw case sealers, various transfer pumps and all related filling equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, bend, walk (for several hours of the workday) and use hands to handle objects, tools and controls, reach with hands and arms; communicate. Employee may be required to move or lift objects exceeding 25 lbs.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Minimum of 5-7 years of general machine maintenance in a contract packaging environment.  A combination of vocational training, education and experience that is equivalent to the employment standards listed above and provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5-7 year’s experience in a contract manufacturing environment. Must be experienced in the maintenance of the following machine types: Liquid Tube fillers, Volumetric Fillers, Cappers, Coders, Labelers, Transfer Pumps and all other related filling equipment.

• Must be able to read wiring diagrams and troubleshoot electrical circuits.

This position is classified non-exempt.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.