Mechanic II-Port Jervis Setup Mechanics Hourly Indirect

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America.

Indirect Mechanic II  Setup Mechanics Hourly

Title:                            Mechanic II

Reports to:                  Supervisor- Mechanical Set up

Department:              Set up Mechanics - Operations

Organizational Relationships:

Works for the Operations Department but must also interface with the Engineering Department to maintain efficiencies.

Basic Function:

Performs set up, repair, preventative maintenance and on line adjustments to production equipment. May also make modifications to improve reliability and/or speed of equipment.

Responsibilities:

1. Employ strong interpersonal skills when interacting with others in the organization while promoting a positive environment.
2. Class “II” is responsible for having all machinery assigned to them (certain, specified production and/or processing equipment and machinery) in a department in good running condition, correctly located and properly adjusted for scheduled production.
3. He or she must be capable of diagnosing and correcting machine failure or the need for scheduled preventative maintenance on assigned production equipment. This covers all “on line” adjustments, repairs and modifications.
4. He or she must be able to recognize the need for major repairs and know the correct channels for obtaining rapid assistance for such aid..
5. He or she must have a general knowledge of the production equipment, its maintenance requirements, set up procedures and applications relating to the production machinery.
6. He or she must know GMP regulations concerning housekeeping, recordkeeping, cleaning and sanitation procedures of all production equipment assigned to them.
7. Responsible for following all safety regulations including but not limited to, wearing goggles, face shields, welding helmets, proper clothing, equipment lockout procedures, etc.
8. Must be capable of learning and improving skills for advancement.
9. Must be able to work as an assistant, or under the direction of, other mechanics of a higher classification.
10. Responsible for the proper documentation of machine operation through the use of downtime and/or preventative maintenance sheets on assigned equipment.
11. All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma required.
2. A minimum of three (3) years experience or technical school training equivalent as a mechanic (or related craft).
3. Knowledge of machinery and assembly line functions and operation of same.
4. Ability to comprehend technical training manuals, blue prints and specifications.
5. Good mathematical ability.
6. Maintains an acceptable attendance record.

KDC-ONE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that employment with KDC-ONE Company is at-will, meaning that I or KDC-ONE Company may terminate my employment at any time, or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. I understand that KDC-One requires the successful completion of a drug and/or alcohol test as a condition of employment.