Tableting Mechanic

Job Location: ​Itasca​

Itasca

Want to make an impact?

Mechanics perform a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance, alteration and repair of rotary tablet presses and related facilities and equipment.  Working with tablet punches, cam tracks, gears, sprockets, chains, sheaves, belts, brakes, clutches, couplings and coupling alignment, bearings, lubrication, hydraulics, pneumatics, wiring of motors and light electrical problem solving

Ways you will make a difference

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPERATIONAL TASKS:

Disassembles, inspects, reassembles, troubleshoots, repairs, welds and replaces malfunctioning parts or equipment 

Installs change parts on our production machinery to allow us to run a different size, shape or product.

Performs routine preventive maintenance procedures as per schedule.

Sets up tablet presses for operation (tooling changes).

Adjust tablet presses during operation to improve operation.

Cleans, lubricates and adjusts sections or parts of plant equipment to improve efficiency, quality, or operation.

Reads blueprints, diagrams and machinery manuals to diagnose problems, identify parts, and learn proper equipment operation.

Installs new equipment.

Actively seeks to find problems in assigned area and corrects before the problems become critical (under close supervision).

Communicates conditions of equipment by: completing appropriate maintenance records, transferring knowledge of conditions to incoming mechanics or lubricators at shift change, and informing the supervisor of significant problems.

Displays cooperation by working closely with manufacturing personnel.

Improves work related skills by actively pursuing outside schooling or plant provided programs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALITY:

Employee shall follow all required GMP, quality and food safety requirements. In addition, employee shall notify their supervisor or other designated personnel of all quality or food safety findings or incidents. Employee shall perform required oPRP job functions to do so according to the related factory procedure, including, but not limited to, initiating corrective actions when deviations occur. 

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL:

Employee shall follow Ferrara-Itasca’s safety & environmental objectives & targets, follow the plant safety rules, report incidents & unsafe conditions immediately, maintain compliance with regulations, and refer to the Safety & Environmental Management System(s) on all related procedures and programs.

Skills that will make you successful

Experiences that will support your success

REQUIREMENTS & MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
High School Diploma Preferred.
2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance or Mechanical Maintenance, OR related area of study, OR Journeyman Certification preferred

 

EXPERIENCE:

3 years of experience as a Lubricator for internal applicants and show proof of attending a technical school pursuing a Technical Degree in Maintenance field or related area of study OR, 
3 years of prior experience as an industrial Maintenance Mechanic OR, 
Completion of 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field sucEXPERIENCE:
3 years of experience as a Lubricator for internal applicants and show proof of attending a technical school pursuing a Technical Degree in Maintenance field or related area of study OR, 
3 years of prior experience as an industrial Maintenance Mechanic OR, 
Completion of 2-year Technical Degree in Maintenance field such as Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance or related area of study AND 1 year of prior experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.
Experience must include diagnostic troubleshooting, repairing and replacing defective parts, adjusting machinery, and modifying units to meet proper operating specifications.
Experience in a food-manufacturing environment is preferred\\SKILLS:
Working knowledge in the area of pipefitting and rigging
Basic knowledge of steam distribution systems and principles
Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic principles
Basic understanding of industrial electricity including motor basics and controls
Basic knowledge of industrial automation and PLC based controls
Communication skills (able to communicate verbally with leaders and co-workers to accomplish tasks, able to read instructions and engineering documents,  able to give and receive feedback, and ask questions)
Critical Thinking Skills (able to reason, solve problems, analyze graphs, interpret data, troubleshoot equipment and systems, participate and lead process improvement, make decisions, and locate information)h as Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance or related