Mechanic Technician - 3rd Shift

WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX?

TekniPlex Healthcare is a respected business partner that specializes in the manufacturing of medical and pharmaceutical packaging for companies around the world. We aim to deliver better patient outcomes by manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduced pain, faster healing, and safer drug delivery. We are currently hiring a 3rd Shift Mechanic Technician for our Ridgefield, NJ facility. The pay for this union role is $27.76 per hour plus shift differential. 

JOB SUMMARY

Working within established guidelines, a Mechanic Technician - 3rd Shift is a skilled professional responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe operation of company equipment and plant facilities. Must be able to troubleshoot, identify & diagnose equipment problems; along with perform moderate to complex equipment repairs. Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of function when it comes to production equipment and manufacturing processes/operations. The workload involves a blend of proactive and reactive tasks such as routine inspections, troubleshooting and emergency repairs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preventative maintenance: Performing scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and replacements of worn parts to prevent breakdowns and extend the lifespan of equipment.
• Follows plant preventative maintenance procedures to improve the facility.
• Capable of data entry and some analysis of our Maintenance Management System. (Asset Essentials)
• Troubleshooting and repair: Diagnosing problems with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and then executing the necessary repairs, which may involve disassembling and assembling equipment.
• Understand and learn the principles of the compounding processes and materials used.
• Installation and testing: Installing new machinery, components, or systems, and thoroughly testing them to ensure proper functionality and safety before deployment.
• Documentation and reporting: Maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections, as well as documenting any identified issues and solutions.
• Safety and compliance: Strictly adhering to safety protocols, regulations, and industry best practices while performing all tasks. Always leaving your work area in better shape than when you arrived.
• Reads blueprints, understands plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical system.
• Other assigned task as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school Diploma or equivalent required; vocational training, two-year degree, certificates, or equivalent experience from two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Ability to obtain or currently have a BLACK SEAL BOILER certificate.
• 2 years industry work experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete timecards and work orders.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.  Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

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 will 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 stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Company

Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.