Mechanic (night shift)

Embecta Manufacturing Team Member

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.

At Embecta, we do work that matters. As part of our manufacturing team, you play a direct role in supporting the lives of 30 million people who rely on our products every day. Your contributions help ensure patients have access to high-quality products that enable them to manage chronic conditions and live with fewer limitations.

Responsibilities:

• 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 tasks.
• 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 Shift 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Shift Leader and required to support the needs of the business.
• Must maintain regular, punctual attendance.

Experience & Education:

• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/Technical or associate degree (mechanical) preferred.
• One (1) year of previous mechanical experience or equivalent required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Required:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer keyboard & navigational skills including Microsoft Office.
• 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
• Basic electrical and electronic knowledge sufficient to troubleshoot problems and assist electronic technician in repairs
• Ability to understand valve diagrams
• Basic leadership skills to perform incidental supervision
• Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed planning and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Understanding of pneumatic systems including:
  • Fluidic and pneumatic components (valves, cylinders, control devices, regulators, flow controls, etc.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical vibratory feed systems with the ability to repair.

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.