Maintenance Mechanic - 3rd Shift Manufacturing Job at pladis Global in Horsehead

We are hiring a 7 Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team!

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at Pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then Pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

Key accountabilities & deliverables:

During Production:

• Verify all the operators set up the machine prior to the beginning and end of each shift.

• Run the first perfect pieces, first evaluations for enrober machine for Caramel, WF and MC, moisture checks for pretzels (use moisture meter).

• Inform QA technicians when every machine and the line is ready for the first evaluation.

• Maintain Operations

• Perform the change overs, coach new employees, develop and implement new process in the production area.

• Have the ability to assist with training

• Verify machine setup is correct

• 3+ years of high speed packaging and/or processing manufacturing

• Practical experience in troubleshooting

• Senior Operators will be expected to run all lines including Packaging, Wet and Kitchen

• Senior Operators are expected to be support to all Processing Operators

• Expected to have flexibility in schedule for purpose of shutdowns and restarts

• Senior Operators will ensure all areas of production run smoothly in case of an absent Supervisor

• Ensure all equipment is clean at the end of each shift, along with all surrounding areas

• Demonstrates the ability to advocate for Safety in the workplace

• Able to read and understand production schedule, reports, and materials requirements

• Able to step into all roles within Production department based on production needs

• Assure that all the procedures are followed for clean area in the company. This includes Kitchen, Enrobing and Packaging.

• Ensure all equipment is cleaned, and properly put back together

• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision

• Follow all GMP’S

• All other duties assigned

Essential Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED

• 3-5 years of experience working in a prior Packaging and or Processing position with troubleshooting and direct mechanical support.

• Minimum 1 year experience working with tools and troubleshooting equipment

• Certifications in Mechatronics preferred OR relevant experience and/or certifications

• Preferred experience Industrial packaging machines, sensors, tool changes, pneumatics electrical a plus