Job Description
Maintenance / Packaging Machinist Location of the job: Hammond IN (Unionized) Rotating Shift Hours (1st week) 7 :00 am – 3:15 pm (2nd week) 3:00 pm – 11:15 (3rd week) 11:00 pm – 7:15 am Base Pay Rate – $ $39.49 (with increases after completion of training/probationary periods to $ 44.14) - Weekly Pay Periods Benefit Overview - These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package (*Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, SHARE purchases, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, etc.)
- Onsite Company store for discounted product purchases
- Uniforms and PPE provided by the company
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Background & Purpose of the Job Our Unilever Hammond, IN facility is the home of the Dove Beauty Bar, one of Unilever's biggest brands and the largest soap factory within the US. Our Hammond facility is where we have been working to make beauty a source of confidence by manufacturing the different variations of the Dove beauty bar. By joining our Hammond team, you will join a globally recognized site that is also famous for being able to produce a billion bars in one year.
The
Maintenance - Packaging Machinist will under minimal direction of management or other employees, safely performs and guides: the coordination and repair, replacement, installation, inspection, enhancement, optimization, testing and troubleshooting of all pack floor facilities, including high-speed packaging equipment such as cartoners, case packers, etc.
Who You Are & What You’ll Do As the
Maintenance – Packaging Machinist must have mechanical experience and knowledge with high-speed packaging equipment, hydraulics including DCV valves, pneumatics including different types of actuating cylinders, gearboxes, drive systems, transport conveyors and associated subcomponents, and performing line mechanical changeovers. Working knowledge of PLC, Frequency Drives, Process Controls is a plus. Must be able to display manual dexterity and perform all physical demands as outlined in the job description; and understand and follows all GMP/Plant Hygiene guidelines when performing their daily functions as well as being able to work with little or no direction on a team/in a group.
All activities must be performed in strict compliance with Unilever standards and safety guidelines.
- Performs Preventative Maintenance Routines including accurate, complete, and timely follow-up documentation. This documentation includes computerized work order updates, inventory transactions, verbal and written reports, etc.
- Effectively troubleshoot equipment for repairs/replacement including accurate, complete and timely follow-up documentation including work order updates, inventory transactions, verbal and written reports, etc. for all equipment on the packaging floor.
- Effectively uses hand/power tools and shop equipment to machine, manufacture or modify and/or repair parts from drawings and/or sample.
- Effectively work with Managers, operators, contractors, service people, vendors/suppliers, and clients to ensure timely and accurate completion of services.
- Defines, selects, and requests parts and materials for project work/equipment repair while following approved procedures.
- Effectively communicates with others by participating in shift handovers, responding to questions, and seeking feedback/input.
- Perform all tasks and responsibilities in a fashion that assures personal safety and the safety of others and equipment. Report any non-conformance to safety standards.
- Move and operate various equipment including but not limited to forklift, highlift, etc.
- Effectively works and participates in a team environment
- Inspect used parts to determine dimensional changes using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments and diagnose to prevent future problems.
- Actively participates and/or leads in project initiatives and selected cross-functional teams as approved
- Required to stay up to date on emerging technologies and techniques relating to area(s) of expertise.
- Schedules and plans daily activities and project initiatives.
- Performs/follows quality related practices (i.e. SPC, TQM, GMP etc.)
- Required to train others, participate in training design and initiate efforts to develop or modify training programs.
- Required to stay up to date on emerging technologies and techniques relating to area(s) of expertise.
- Maintains and cleans: Work area, job site, tools and equipment.
- Share job related knowledge and information with management and peers.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Need To Succeed - High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 2+ years' experience in a similar role
- Effective troubleshooting skills is a must.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, preemployment physical and background check. - Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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Job Tags
Weekly pay, Full time, For contractors, Local area, Shift work, Rotating shift, Monday to Friday,