Job description

VITAQUEST is seeking a 2nd shift Mechanic to become a part of our team.

Vitaquest International is an industry-leading development and commercialization partner for consumer products in nutraceutical and functional foods. With over 40 years of history, Vitaquest has the market insight, global reach and scale of operations to support emerging and existing consumer brands from the idea to the store shelf with flawless execution in every phase. Today, Vitaquest creates and produces more than 4,000 customer formulas for more than 500 brands in over 40 countries.

Vitaquest's employees follow an internal communications plan to encourage productivity and engagement within the organization. This is known as Vitaquest PROUD. We believe that each employee contributes directly to the organization's growth and success. We are looking for individuals who share our innovative spirit and hope will take pride in being a part of our Company.

• Title: Mechanic I / Manufacturing facility
• Shifts: 2nd shift

2nd shift - Monday through Friday 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm (OPEN)

• Department: Engineering
• Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Director

Mechanic's Position Purpose and Objectives
Mechanic's job is to assist in maintaining a smooth production operation by performing a daily routine of maintaining equipment, of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Also repairing, changeovers, machinery set up and minor installation of production equipment and also scheduled preventive maintenance of machines and equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Mechanic's must follow all GMPs and relevant SOPs.
• Responsible for daily minor troubleshooting and repair of packaging machines and equipment.
• Maintains machine parts and keeps change over tooling in good condition.
• Provides general preventive maintenance to packaging machines and equipment as required.
• Responsible for filling all required maintenance documentation (Cleaning Logs, Parts Requisition Maintenance Report, Daily Quality Checks, and Part Requisition Sheets) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure all safety components/guarding from all packaging machines and equipment are operational and in proper use.
• Strives to increase productivity by completing maintenance, changeovers and repair work in timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and determines inventory spare part levels.
• Must demonstrate a level I, II or II of mechanical, electrical troubleshooting.
• Must show aptitude to increase to the next level.
• Must have basic machine shop knowledge and be able to operate machines like a drill press, vertical/horizontal band saw, etc. and work with power tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• This individual must be able to read and apply the information contained in the line set-up specification, to promptly and efficiently perform change over operations.
• Exhibits knowledge of mechanical and electrical skills.
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills.
• Expresses ideas and thoughts through the proper channels.
• Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills.
• Maintains quality and safety standards.
• Exhibit good judgment in daily maintenance activities.
• Demonstrates capacity and willingness to learn and perform new duties or more complex assignment.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Bending, reaching, kneeling, squatting, crouching, crawling, push/pull.
• Ability to climb ladders/step ladders.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Decision making environment, strong interaction with line personnel, production supervisors, shift managers, and other supporting groups.
• Busy, active, and noisy plant environment, some areas may be dusty and powdery.
• Job will generally be performed in the packaging areas and machine shop.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Adequate communication, excellent mechanical, and problem solving skills.
• Must show some mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Must have basic machine shop knowledge and work well with tools.
• 3-6 years as an automotive Mechanic will be considered.
• Automotive, Boat, Food or printing industry mechanic will be considered.

Success Factors

• Be a team player, well organized, and able to follow directives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Mechanic: 2 years (Preferred)
• Machine shop: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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