Packaging Mechanic

Job Description

Company Information

Intercon Chemical Company is proud to be a privately held chemical manufacturer centrally located in St. Louis, Missouri. For over 35 years, broadline distributors have chosen Intercon as their chemical supplier. Intercon strives to be leaders in a highly innovative industry and works hard to deliver the best service to our customers.

Intercon provides a range of benefits to its employee that currently include: Employer Supplemented Medical Insurance, Employer Paid Long and Short Term Disability, Employer Paid Term Life Policy, Direct Deposit, 401(k) plan, Paid Vacations, Paid Sick Time, On-site workout room and more.

We are currently looking for a Packaging Mechanic for Operations Department.

SUMMARY

The position provides support to the production departments by completing repairs, operating adjustments and machine changeovers to equipment used in the manufacturing of industrial and consumer products. Additionally, the position completes work orders in building maintenance, part fabrication/repair, machine installation and general preventive maintenance. Requires hands-on versatility in many trade disciplines including electrical, mechanical, pneumatics and hydraulics. Possesses a proven track record of diagnosing and troubleshooting problems with industrial production equipment, specifically, liquid and powder filling machines, capping machines, labelers, conveyors, electric/pneumatic pumps, and power transmission drive components.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. These duties are not in any specific order:

Adjusts and repairs production and distribution equipment. Troubleshoots problems systematically according to quality principles of identifying and isolating variables. Draws upon knowledge and familiarity with electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical principles to complete tasks.

Responds to requests from production personnel for assistance in improving equipment operating uptime, reducing associated downtime, and ensuring that equipment is operating safely and at optimum operating speeds while capable of producing quality output. Works cross-functionally to improve processes.

Assists in training on the operation of various production machines including powered conveyor, filling machines, capping machines, induction sealers, coders, pack-off tables, and taping machines.

Performs maintenance duties according to established methods and SOP's to maintain a high level of efficiency, quality, and safety. Understands the role of maintenance in sustaining a clean and organized 5S work environment as a necessary step in a company's housekeeping and safety culture.

Install, maintain, and repair production and building infrastructure equipment, including centralized heat, gas, water, security, and electrical systems.

Fabricates parts and machine modifications using skills and proven techniques in carpentry, metal work, plumbing, welding, and general mechanical repair.

Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating instructions and maintenance manuals. Interacts with vendors to identify and purchase machine parts, equipment assemblies and supplies, as required.

Follows all safety guidelines for the operation of powered production equipment, hand tools and maintenance shop equipment.

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