Sr. Mechanic

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Why join us?

A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work.  Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture.  Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.

Performs a wide variety of assignments which affect the department. Responsible for technical leadership, mentoring, and training. Possesses the skills necessary to maintain legacy equipment, assist in equipment installation, and troubleshoot / diagnose equipment issues. Supports manufacturing associates & leaders in the production of high-quality, low-cost product in a safe manner.

Associate must possess the desire and ability to learn and develop knowledge.

Position includes responsibilities for S afety, Q uality, D elivery, C ost, T alent

This job must be performed with diligence and attention to detail because of the significant safety and quality risks inherent to the position.

This position also provides mechanical production support, project support including parts and machine fabrication, troubleshooting and repairs for production areas.

D Shift – 12 hour night shift 6:30 pm to 6:30 am (rotating days)

Setup and maintain automatic, semi-automatic and hand operated machines so that parts produced will conform to all quality specifications. Maintain proper flow through area(s) of responsibility.

Maintain automated manufacturing equipment while interpreting plant priorities in the order of repairs and requesting appropriate resources when warranted.

Must demonstrate all technical competencies of the mechanic position.

Set up all automatic, semi-automatic and hand operated machines so that all products produced will meet all quality specifications.

Maintain equipment valued up to $4,000,000. This includes troubleshooting, testing, adjusting, calibrating, replacing parts, etc. in a manner that will facilitate a safe and effective repair or install.

Interpret plant priorities and respond and escalate as needed.

Perform/assist with preventive maintenance as dictated by the maintenance planner.

Create work orders and notifications and close PM work orders on time after completing PM task.

Provide training and support for the production floor.

Coach and train mechanics and assist them as needed with safety, quality, troubleshooting, and improvements.

Work with engineering in making recommendations for modifying equipment.

Schedule work and requisition material as required.

Assist team leader in planning and controlling the quality and quantity of production.

Actively participates as a team member with operators, utilities and all other personnel working in assigned area. Responsible for quality of product after machine repairs.

Ensures product quality meets specifications and proper documentation is completed.

Responsible for informing team leader of machine problems or other causes of production stoppages.

Learn all quality inspections. Observe all plant safety standards and perform job safety analysis.

Must know and adhere to Lock Out procedures and Safety Key Interrupt procedures.

Routinely checks with operators on equipment in a proactive manner for any quality or operational issues.

Work with electrical controls programmer/technicians in various areas as needed for troubleshooting and project work.

Works with minimum supervision. Provide coverage to the plant by working shift schedules as required. (May require working off shift).

Communicate daily events, projects, etc. to peers and appropriate leaders and maintain a favorable rapport with engineering, maintenance and production associates.

Basic Requirements:

3 years troubleshooting in a high speed manufacturing environment

1 year knowledge of preventative maintenance

Must have basic computer skills

Must be able to read blueprints

Must be able to use calipers and micrometers

Must have a GED/high school diploma

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Preferred Requirements:

Basic knowledge of electronics preferred

Prior experience in leadership role preferred

Technical college/school preferred

Strong mathematical skills

embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.