Packaging Mechanic

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Packaging Mechanic

Job Description

As a Packaging Mechanic, you will be responsible for repairing, performing maintenance, setting up, and troubleshooting production machinery independently. You will also assist with parts and tooling changeovers, read inspection gauges, communicate engineering issues, create work requests, track and enter work orders via TPM EDGE, and provide on-the-job training to Maintenance Mechanics Level I (C-Techs).

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform maintenance on production machinery.
• Set up and troubleshoot production machinery independently.
• Assist with parts and tooling changeovers.
• Read inspection gauges.
• Communicate engineering issues and create work requests.
• Track and enter work orders via TPM EDGE.
• Provide on-the-job training to Maintenance Mechanics Level I (C-Techs).
• Operate a forklift and maintain necessary certification.
• Open work orders and issue parts.
• Clean, inspect, and lubricate high-speed equipment.
• Rebuild machine/mechanical components.
• Perform safety checks on production machinery and follow lockout procedures.
• Ensure product safety and the quality of goods produced.
• Print and interpret production schedules.
• Fill in as Team Lead when necessary.
• Complete and email production logs as required.
• Actively participate in safety training and mechanical procedures.

Essential Skills

• Basic computer skills in Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Good vision for performing visual inspections.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and under pressure.
• Ability to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts.
• Capability to lift 50 pounds occasionally throughout the shift, 1 to 2 times every 4 hours.
• Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, and stoop continuously throughout the shift.
• Ability to climb steps.
• Ability to hear warning signals/verbal alerts to avoid injury during the manufacturing process.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to effectively communicate and understand relevant information.
• Ability to read various inspection gauges.
• Basic math and PC skills.
• Fluency in the Airless, pump room, and production lines.
• Must obtain a minimum of an Associate's Degree from an accredited technical program to progress to a Maintenance Mechanic Lead.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical certificate or technical training required.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, maintenance, vision systems, setting up machines, and pick & place.
• Experience in set up and changeover of assembly lines, repair and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and working with electrical, packaging, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and production assembly lines.

Why Work Here?

Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan. An exciting, diverse, and value-based working environment. Award-winning Corporate University offering personal development and training opportunities.

Work Environment

This role is based in an existing manufacturing facility. The facility in Connecticut will be shut down and operations will be moved to NJ with an expectation of significant growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Eatontown, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $68640.00

Summary sheet available on request
• Innovative benefits plan, which includes 401K plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Freehold,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 17, 2024.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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