JG1 Mechanic

embecta is a global medical device company with a 100-year legacy in insulin delivery and diabetes care. Driven by innovation, purpose, and a commitment to improving lives, we are expanding our portfolio of solutions to serve even more patients, healthcare providers, and communities around the world.

Essential Responsibilities (included but are not limited to):

• Set up all automatic, semi-automatic and hand operated machines so that all products produced will meet all quality specifications.

• Maintain all machinery as required.

• Make all repairs to machines and notify proper personnel of necessary major repair.

• Examine machines for defects, dismantle and repair as necessary.

• Create work orders and notifications and close PM work orders on time after completing PM task.

• Perform preventive maintenance as dictated by the maintenance planner/Team Leader as scheduled. Instruct operators concerning proper methods for the purpose of attaining maximum quality and quantity production in a professional manner.

• Work with engineering in making recommendations for modifying equipment.

• Schedule work and requisition material as required.

• Assist in training new personnel in all jobs in the department as required.

• Assist team leader in planning and controlling the quality and quantity of production. 

• Responsible for: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Talent.

• Actively participates as a team member with operators, utilities and all other personnel working in assigned area.

• Responsible for quality of product after machine repairs. 

• Ensures product quality meets specifications and proper documentation is completed.

• Responsible for informing team leader of machine problems or other causes of production stoppages.

• Learn all quality inspections.

• Observe all plant safety standards and perform job safety analysis. 

• Must know and follow Lock Out procedures and Safety Key Interrupt procedures.

• Routinely check with operators on equipment in a proactive manner for any quality or operational issues.

• Work with limited supervision.

• Regular attendance.

• Other duties as assigned by the Team Leader and required to support the needs of the business.

• May be required to take a leading role, such as assigning activities to other Associates who perform work that is similar or closely related to this position (less than 50% of the time)

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• High school Diploma or GED

• Read, write, and speak English

• 1+ year of previous mechanical experience or equivalent required

• Computer Skills:

Basic Keyboarding and navigational skills

Microsoft Office

SAP

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Vocational/Technical School (mechanical field)

• Associates Degree (Major:  mechanical field)

• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic mechanical knowledge and skill.

• Proven knowledge of basic mechanical drive systems and components including but not limited to:

• cam motions;

• intermittent motion indexers;

• gear drive transmissions;

• prime movers – electrical motors, etc;

• robots;

• bearings and bushings – repair and replacement;

• timing and synchronization of mechanical drive trains

• Preferred understanding of pneumatic systems including: fluidic and pneumatic components (valves, cylinders, control devices, regulators, flow controls, etc.

• Basic electrical and electronic knowledge sufficient to troubleshoot problems and assist electronic technician in repairs.

• Ability to understand valve diagrams

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical vibratory feed systems with the ability to repair preferred.

• Basic leadership skill in order to perform incidental supervision.

• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills.

• Well-developed planning and organizational skills.

embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.