Line Mechanic C

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay: $35.86 per hour
Bonus: This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Job Description

Summary

The Line Mechanic C is responsible for maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment used in production lines within a manufacturing facility. The role includes troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing routine maintenance to prevent equipment failures, and ensuring that machines operate efficiently and safely. The Line Mechanic C will work closely with production teams to minimize downtime and improve productivity while adhering to protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

Schedule

3rd shift – Sunday 11:00PM–Friday 7:00AM

Essential Functions

• Must have ability to change over, maintain, and repair packaging machinery and related equipment in the required timeframe.
• Alert management in a timely manner of any mechanical issues that could possibly shutdown, and/or effect efficiencies on packaging lines. Maintain daily logs of the line.
• In conjunction with Production Supervisor and Line Resource Operator, train and develop Operators, Line Technicians, and Line Leaders on operating packaging equipment.
• Must be able to run effectively at a minimum without retraining, at least 2 types of lines from the following; Dental, AP/DEO, Nair, Household, Display, and Aerosol.
• Continuous and ongoing training of all lines will be required throughout the year and will be measured every 6 months utilizing the 3-Step training assessment.
• Perform routine and scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and identify persistent problems to ensure maximum operation and minimal downtime.
• Perform scheduled set-ups and changeovers.
• Perform repair/replacement of equipment on production lines with appropriate follow-up documentation and work order requests through SAP.
• Determine the root cause of equipment failure and execute actions to prevent future occurrence.
• Ensure packaging line equipment is running efficiently.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Adhere to department’s GMP’s, JSA’s and SOP’s
• Wear appropriate PPE.( Ear protection, Hairnets, Beard nets and eye protection, Steal Toe Shoes)
• Adhere to all safety procedures.
• Participates in all job-related safety training and personally complies with all safety policies and procedures.
• Will receive general orientation, job specific, and refresher training relative to the hazardous chemicals they may handle in the course of performing their jobs.
• Will comply with all NJ laws and company policies/procedures while sampling, unloading, pre-weighing, transferring, and/or handling, hazardous chemicals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Full knowledge of hand tools required.
• Strong electro mechanical trouble shooting skills.
• Ability to train and develop operators, Line Technicians and Line Leaders in the operation of packaging equipment and to assist in line set-up, changeovers & PM’s.
• Must possess attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks and maintaining workstation.
• Computer literate including MSWord/Excel
• Must possess working knowledge of FDA and GMP regulation. Experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and 5S practices is a plus.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Electrical & Sensor Technology (types of installations, trouble shooting, diagnosis and operation)
• Knowledge of hydraulic & pneumatics.
• Knowledge of Machine Shop skills.

Education and Experience

• HS diploma or equivalent require along with relevant vocational/technical school certifications.
• At least 2 years technical degree and/or experience as a packaging line mechanic in a food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.