Team Lead Packaging Mechanic

at  Basic American Foods

TEAM LEAD PACKAGING MECHANIC- BLACKFOOT, IDAHO

We are hiring for a Day shift Team Lead Packaging Mechanic at our Blackfoot, Idaho facility!

JOB SUMMARY

This position is accountable for the timely installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of complex packaging equipment and facilities that are instrumental in the efficient functioning of automated packaging lines and a facility operating on a 24 hour/day, 7 day/week operation.
The incumbent is assigned jobs by the supervisor or a superintendent and is expected to complete most jobs, including those of a complex nature, with little to no supervision. The Mechanic works with others on higher skill level jobs, can act as a leader on lower skill level jobs, and may be assigned to a rotating shift.
All assignments must be carried out under stringent safety and sanitation standards. Quality requirements are constantly monitored, necessitating equipment fabrication and machine operations within specific tolerances and operational specifications to insure the delivery of food products on time and at the lowest cost by conforming exactly to the customer’s requirements. Participation of employees in the implementation of improved concepts is encouraged in all production processes.
Skills required include an advanced journey level proficiency in welding, plumbing, electrical repair, running lathes and milling machines, fabricating and repairing pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Additionally, the incumbent must own and maintain a basic set of hand tools.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Troubleshoot and perform repairs to equipment that has failed in a manner that minimizes downtime.
• During process line downtime, schedule and perform preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Fabricate, manufacture or assemble items as indicated on blue prints, sketches or schematics of complex objects and circuitry as requested in work orders.
• Rebuild or remodel highly complex pieces of packaging machinery such as gear boxes, motors, Ishida fillers, checkweighers, Fortress/Safeline metal detectors, coders etc.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of parts on hand to facilitate timely repair of equipment.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of the proper use of all repair equipment through an on-going training schedule.
• May be assigned to perform specialized job functions eg: automation, construction electrician, instrumentation, machinist, electronic specialist etc. Although assigned to a specialized job, the incumbent will be expected to assist in areas outside of that specialty as the need arises.
• Understand safety regulations and procedures on all assignments.
  Must maintain the highest standards of ethics and integrity while embodying the tenets of “What We Stand For” and “The Basic Principles.”
  Must maintain the highest standards of data management by creating consistent, reliable data which will ensure accuracy and in turn, maximize the use of data and confidence in decision making.
  Proactively manage safety by ensuring compliance with all Federal and State regulations and internal Company policies. Regularly complete behavior-based safety observations. Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
  All employees are responsible for upholding the principles of SQF 2000.
  All employees are responsible for immediately reporting any food safety, food quality or plant security issues to management for appropriate action.
  Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

This position requires the incumbent to have advanced skills as an industrial mechanic. Special skills required are:
Experience working with carton formers, pouch formers, and case packers.
Knowledge with troubleshooting filler scales, metal detectors, and check weighers.
Familiarity with Fanuc robots, Robo Guide, and Pallet Pro.
Ability to work with 4-20mA, Servo drive motors, Bosch/Rexroth indramat drive systems.
Must be able to read and navigate electrical drawings.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write various types of documents including, but not limited to, instructions, training outlines, and reports. Ability to effectively present information verbally in one-on-one to large group situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Must demonstrate strong skills in Microsoft Office suite and be able to effectively use Maintenance Management Software. Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Please refer the Job description for details