2nd shift Maintenance Mechanic

Company Description

Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) has been in business since 1972. We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world’s largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today’s most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its’ own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary. 

As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.

It is the policy of Valentine Enterprises, Inc.,  not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.

We are a drug free workplace and a nicotine/tobacco free campus.

Job Description

1. Does programming operating parameters into equipment get you excited?
2. Does learning how to operate, troubleshoot, and repair machinery related to manufacturing interest you?
3. Are you one of those technicians that can observe a machine operating and be able to identify a potential issue in the sequence of operation?
4. Is troubleshooting gearboxes and 3 phase motors a walk in the park for you?

If you answered yes to these questions then we would love to talk with you about an exciting opportunity we have on 2nd shift!

You would be responsible for the service, repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery as instructed by the maintenance manager, while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to VEI’s policies and procedures.  Hours available are 4:30pm to 3:30am and we need you to be on time and work your entire shift.   Must be able to work overtime including some weekends.

Qualifications

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical training; exposure to manufacturing equipment.
• 3 years of related experience working on manufacturing/production machines.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical
• Experience using miscellaneous shop/hand tools
• Valid Driver’s License
• Basic computer data entry skills.
• Must have thorough knowledge and troubleshooting abilities of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

• Technical degree in industrial maintenance
• Knowledge of safety, computers, record keeping and scheduling practices strongly encouraged
• Prior experience with electricity, electronics and PLC preferable

Certification required

• Forklift certified

Essential Functions Cognitive (Reasoning):  Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, in books, manuals, and mathematical or visual form.  Deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Essential Functions Mathematics:  Perform ordinary arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric procedures in standard, practical applications.

Essential Functions Communication (Speech & Composition):  Expression of a level to communicate fluently with employees, customers and others to obtain and provide complex information.  Vocalize and explain detailed data and problem-solve, both in-person and by telephone.  Capable of interpretation of technical materials, oral presentation of reports and able to adapt vocabulary, tone and content for listener.

Comprehension and expression of a level to routinely draft narrative information, compose routine correspondence on own initiative, make comprehensive notes.  May involve a large volume of such composition.

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.

Employee will occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds, perform straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, reaching over shoulder, sit for extended periods of time, run, crawl, climb using legs and arms, use acute vision, and night vision.  Employee will frequently push, kneel, repe