Manufacturing Mechanic - 1st Shift

Why Parker Plastics?A 30-year strong­, manufacturing companyFocused on growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement as a companyStriving to provide opportunity, stability, & work-life balance for our employeesBenefits8-hour shiftsTemperature controlled production floor401(k) with company matchAnnual profit sharingTuition AssistancePaid Holidays immediately after hire datePaid VacationMedical, Dental, and Vision insuranceCompany-paid Short & Long-term Disability, AD&D, and Life InsurancePosition Summary (A Day in the Life)This person will perform job duties with direction from the Plant Manager & Shift Supervisor. Duties also include being accountable for machine performance, and productivity.Primary ResponsibilitiesWilling to train on 1st shift, and then work assigned 2nd or 3rd shiftPerform job duties in a safe manner (this includes wearing eye and hearing protection in designated areas)Start and stop all equipment in a proper and safe mannerPerform daily walk downs to ensure machines are at required efficiency and production levelsComplete machine/line changeovers, including all downstream equipment (leak detectors, conveyors, flamers, box erectors, etc.) to maintain production orders and levels per production scheduleWith direct supervision of Quality Control personnel help perform first piece quality checks (OFC, “T”, “E”, etc.) with the known bottle specifications, while completing the proper documentation to support findingsPrepare in-house computer system with proper codes (downtime, jobs, etc.) during changeover processMaintains proper paperwork, logs, and records (work orders, machine problems, settings, mold maintenance, and mold design changes) as requiredMakes complete machine changeovers and calibrations (heads, molds, tooling, stretch-rods, blow pins, blow nozzles, etc.) without any assistance or set-up aids (Set-up Sheets, Cartridges, or Saved Programs) within specified time periodWork closely with management with total hands-on processing of all new products / materials to determine proper materials and cycle standardsPerform daily walk downs to ensure proper levels of materials (virgin and regrind) are being introduced to the processWork closely with management on items (tooling, etc.) that need to be purchased or repaired for the processing portion of the equipmentOrder and maintain inventory/stock regarding items for the processing portion (tooling and mold components, etc.) of the equipmentComplete new and old product/material samples as requestedWork closely with maintenance to ensure equipment is at industry standardTroubleshoot equipment regarding processing issuesFill in when requested for other job duties/functions (Supervisors, Mechanics, Maintenance, etc.)During the machine set-up process perform housekeeping duties such as keeping floor clear of debris (scraps, blobs, excess flash, preforms), cleaning machines in a safe manner in accordance with American Institute of Baking (AIB) regulationsMay be asked to cover for other shift Supervisors and Machine Operator / Mechanic (B or A Class) during personnel shortage (vacations, sick leave etc.)If requested, enter production quantities into the in-house computer production/inventory systemsAssist co-workers where neededExperience/EducationMust have comprehensive mechanical tools to complete required machine tasksMust be willing to train on 1st shift on basic mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical skillsRequires constant visual attention, ability to discern flaws in containersPhysical RequirementsExerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift 75-100 pounds occasionally.Powered by JazzHRXgMZIbsGOe