MakePack Maintenance Mechanic

US Flue Cured Tobacco Growers

Timberlake, NC

Pay: $36-$40/hr

Shift: Full time

**Job Overview**

To install, set up and maintain Make-Pack specific machines used in the production of filters, cigarettes, cigars and in packaging. To maintain production and quality by ensuring the optimum operation of machines and mechanical equipment. To troubleshoot and repair machines and mechanical equipment in a timely manner to limit down time to a minimum. To perform preventive maintenance to avoid down time. To ensure the correct equipment, repair parts and materials are available. To communicate malfunctions of equipment to supervisory personnel.

**Duties**

• Install and set up Make-Pack specific machines for optimum production capabilities.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance to avoid unscheduled down time, by following blueprints, diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions and engineering specifications.
• Observe machines, analyze tests results, read machine error messages and utilize Machine History Log Entrance to diagnose equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions to ensure the machines are operating safely, correctly and expediently.
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts, by inspecting used parts, and make necessary replacements or adjustments.
• Determine effectiveness of control instruments and make necessary adjustments.
• Fabricate or modify parts as necessary to adapt to the needs of the machines and processes.
• When necessary, send defective parts to the manufacturer or to a specialized repair shop for repair.
• Assist other maintenance personnel as may be required to ensure completion of necessary installation/repair.
• Transport tools and parts as needed or assigned to ensure the availability of materials required at job site.
• Maintain equipment, parts and supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies. Submit and expedite orders through the stockroom.
• Prepare mechanical maintenance logs/reports/records by collecting, analyzing, summarizing information and trends.
• Communicate with Maintenance Mechanics on other shifts regarding machine issues.
• Report to the Make-Pack Production Manager.
• Communicate and coordinate with appropriate parties to complete projects efficiently, timely and with minimal interference with production schedules.
• Train operators to perform minor repairs and adjustments to machines.
• Follow housekeeping and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintain tools and equipment to ensure availability.
• Obtain and provide on the job training as needed to become increasingly knowledgeable with repairing machines.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use and follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

**Requirements:**

• Knowledge / Ability -
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi task while operating in a systematic/logical manner.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Excellent manual dexterity to operate machinery and screens.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams and schematics.
• Familiarity with the metric system.
• Excellent knowledge of tools and machine repair practices.

***Experience –***

• Prior machine maintenance experience preferred.

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person