Production Mechanic

Job Title : Entry level Production Mechanic

Location : Smyrna, TN

Schedule : 12 hour nights 7 PM to 7 AM

Weekly work schedule example : Mon, Tue, Friday, Sat, Sun, Wed, Thurs, repeat

48 hours one week (8 hours of that is overtime), 36 hours the next week, then repeat

Scope : Mechanics are the frontline for Safety, Quality, and Efficiency. Safety is the top priority. This position interacts within a team environment and is responsible for keeping all machines safe to work around by ensure equipment stays properly guarded and / or locked out according to all OSHA and TOSHA regulations.

Entry Level Mechanics will learn to safely operate, changeover, maintain, and troubleshoot plastic processing machinery to run quality parts efficiently.

Requirements :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have own set of basic tools
• Able to stand, walk, lift, reach, bend, and climb continuously during 12 hour shift
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Can read and work from technical manuals
• Can use math as applied to maintenance work
• Can follow written instructions with minimal supervision
• Forklift certifiable
• Work well with others
• Positive morale
• Able to make thoughtful well-reasoned decisions
• Can pick up and move up to 50 pounds
• Must follow all Safety Absolutes and keep a clean work space
• Must wear long sleeve shirts, pants, steel toe, ear plugs, safety glasses, hard hat, and hair net Job Duties :
• Must pass LOTO training
• Inspect all machines for proper guarding at start of shift
• Identify machine priority level at start of shift
• Verify machines are running proper cycle times at start of shift
• Verify material loading system is not running behind at start of shift and after every break
• Check grinders at the start of shift and after every break
• Check hydraulic oil level and temperature at the start of shift
• Verify all machines are working properly and not slamming at the start of shift
• Perform PMs in a timely manner and properly fill out the PM work orders
• Make minor machine adjustments and / or repairs to correct Quality issues
• Report all parts used immediately so replacements can be ordered in a timely manner
• Changeover equipment, startup equipment, and make minor processing adjustments
• Will be responsible for recording machine issues and submitting Downtime Report
• Provide assistance to Production Assistants, QAs, other Mechanics, Technicians, and Engineer

Experience :

1-2 years experience working in an industrial environment

1-2 years repairing automotive vehicles or production equipment

Preferred Experience :

High School Mechatronics

Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills

Basic electricity troubleshooting skills

Basic hydraulic troubleshooting skills

Basic pneumatic troubleshooting skills

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