Mechanic III-Port Jervis Setup Mechanics Hourly Indirect (1st shift)

Indirect Mechanic III-kdc-one Setup Mechanics Hourly

Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for having all machinery in a department in proper running condition correctly located and properly adjusted for scheduled production.

2. He or she must be capable of detecting wear, mal-adjustments and impending breakdowns of production machinery and equipment and of making rapid and effective repairs and replacements to maintain production and avoid downtime.

3. He or she must have a broad, general familiarity with all production machinery equipment and facilities, methods of operations, adjustment and changeover procedures and application to specific jobs.

4. He or she may be required to work with factory representatives of machine suppliers in order to gain knowledge of new high-speed and automatic equipment as assigned.

5. He or she must know and follow G.M.P. regulations concerning housekeeping, record keeping, cleaning and sanitation procedures, of all production or processing equipment involved in daily production lines.

6. Assist in the training of employees of a lower classification for the purpose of increasing their skills.  Also oversees the work of these employees as directed by immediate supervisor.

7. He or she must be capable of performing major rebuilds.

8. May be asked to assist Engineering in developing and/or coordinating formal training (written) documents and/or videotapes, for use in formalized training sessions on existing or new equipment.

9. Responsible for following all safety regulations as well as insuring mechanics of lower classification assigned to department are in compliance.  Safety regulations include but are not limited to wearing goggles, face shields, welding helmets, wearing of proper clothing, equipment lock out procedures, etc.

10. Responsible for ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory of equipment of parts and supplies for the department.

11. Must be able to perform all responsibilities of Mechanic I, II & III.

12. Evaluate mechanic training needs and process.

13. All other duties as assigned by Manager.

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma required.
2. A minimum of five years of experience or technical school training equivalent in a journeyman mechanic position.
3. Knowledge of machinery and assembly line functions and operation of same.
4. Capable of reading, interpreting, and comprehending technical training manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
5. Display excellent mechanical ability.
6. Capable of instructing mechanics and specialists in subordinate hourly positions.
7. Exhibits exemplary attitude and safety records.