Baking Soda Packaging Mechanic, Afternoons

About the role

Baking Soda Packaging Mechanic - Shift 906- Monday - Friday: 3:00pm- 11:30pm The hourly wage for this position is $35.16 once training sign off is completed. Come join our Old Fort, OH facility where we manufacture products such as A&H Baking Soda, A&H Cat Litter, and A&H Unit Dose Detergent! ROLE SUMMARY: Maintains, times and repairs high speed packaging equipment while maximizing production requirements that meets/exceeds manufacturing specifications. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*denotes essential job functions): Multi-skilled with strong mechanical aptitude and abilities and a solid electrical background. Must have a basic proficiency in welding and machining (lathe, mill, drill press, band saw). Must be able to read mechanical and electrical blueprints. Troubleshoots, adjusts, times, and makes all repairs to packaging department equipment - Pack lines, palletizer, stretch wrappers, and all raw materials conveying equipment - with minimal downtime. Work with regulated products to meet GFSI and FDA standards. Understands and adheres to all plant food safety programs and basic HACCP principles Preventive maintenance on all packaging equipment. Fabricates stock parts for the packaging equipment as needed. Repairs/rebuilds motors, brakes, pumps etc. when necessary. Tracks electrical problems on all equipment including the PLC's. Performs machine change overs and sets-up all baking soda packaging lines to ensure vertical startups for increased production Assist in meeting high quality standards and production quotas in the Packaging Department. Subject to overtime as needed to meet production demands Work any shift during the week as well as weekends in Baking Soda Department. Must be self-starting/can work without direction. Use safe operating procedures and judgment including Lock Out Tag Procedures specified by Old Fort Facility. Elevates any conflicts in the production schedule, performance, or quality issues to the appropriate parties Maintains a clean and safe operating area by following 5S program to include, sweeping the floor, dumping the trash, and removing extraneous items Support other department functions as necessary Performs other tasks as assigned MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of a High School Diploma / GED is required Minimum two years Mechanical Experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Use safe operating procedures and judgment Follow all facility rules to maintain quality and integrity of both raw materials and finished products Lift 50 pounds consistently Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/