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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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.