Maintenance Mechanic

Description:

• Supports production operations by repairing and maintaining all packaging and support equipment.

• Perform troubleshooting and repairs to Packaging and Manufacturing equipment to support Packaging and Manufacturing operations.

• Changeover packaging equipment as required in the production schedule

• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Calibrations on Packaging, Manufacturing and Support Equipment.

• Initiate work orders for completed repairs and/or adjustments to equipment

• Initiate purchase requisitions as required for materials needed for repair or consumed during the performance of duties.

• Complete all required documentation needed to maintain the GMP requirements associated with work order completion and training records.

• Read and interpret machine drawings and electrical schematics as needed to troubleshoot, repair and maintain Packaging and Manufacturing equipment and associated support equipment.

• Assist in the creation of corrective actions for equipment related non-conformances.

• Develop and implement line improvement ideas to increase line efficiencies and/or reduce labor.

• Complete modifications to the packaging equipment approved through the Change Control program.

• Provide technical support for packaging equipment qualification protocols.

• Communicate effectively with employees, management, vendors and contractors.

• Assist in the training of Packaging and Manufacturing staff to be proficient with the set-up and operation of packaging and manufacturing equipment.

• Support the line 85-95% of the time.

• Troubleshooting mechanical issues and electrical issues.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Technical school or equivalent military experience is preferred.

• 5 years of direct experience troubleshooting and maintaining high-speed packaging equipment.

• Experience should include programmable logic controllers (PLC), hardwired relay logic systems.

• Metal fabrication is preferred

• Previous work with Packaging/bottling equipment

• Excellent analytical skills and working knowledge of electrical, computer, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

• Must read and comprehend mechanical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical

• Mechanical aptitude

• GMP environment required.

• Industrial maintenance experience.

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge

• Shift: M-F - 6:30am-2:30pm

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.