APDO Line Mechanic

VVF Intervest

Job Location:

Montgomery, TX - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 30 - 34

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Welcome to VVF Illinois Services LLC! Were part of VVF Group a world leader in manufacturing of Oleo Chemicals and Personal Care products founded in 1939. We are one of the largest contract manufacturers of personal care products in the world. Here in Montgomery Illinois we focus on the manufacturing and distribution of Personal Care Products - we manufacture bar soaps deodorants antiperspirants and gels. At VVF its not about the job its about the experience. We strive to create an exceptional environment for our employees shaped by fair practices and excellent opportunities for career growth and a working culture that embraces diversity.

The APDO LineMechanic is responsible for the safe efficient and effective operation of equipment in VVFs APDO operations.

Job Duties:

Performs a wide variety of work in more than one area (e.g. operations mechanical blending etc.)
Checks controls operates adjusts sets up maintains repairs changes over cleans replenishes and clears jams for any equipment on the packaging floor
Pack seal and hand palletize finished cases as required
Unwrap boxed deodorant re-packs and re-enters good product into the lines. Dumps salvageable concentrate or packaged units.
Starts up operates and shuts down processes in accordance with Team Manager or operational instruction JSAs etc
Monitor product quality equipment operations process performance and other daily operations
Perform housekeeping quality safety and behavioral based safety audits as assigned
Identify and implement operational improvements
Change over equipment and qualify equipment for start-up
Diagnose troubleshoot and rectify equipment operating conditions by adjustment and repair to maintain efficient operations including the removal and replacement of non-functioning parts.
Maintain dismantle assemble repair and replace worn damaged and/or defective components such as detectors seals gaskets bushings gear shafts valves etc. Use current maintenance systems to review periodic maintenance needs input and update work-orders.
Make practical recommendations consistent with general trades knowledge to maintain and increase machine efficiency and reduce repair and/or maintenance costs
Periodically check machines for need of adjustment or repairs oiling and greasing as scheduled notifying supervision when major repairs are necessary and assisting in the major overhaul and/or replacement of major machine parts
Perform a variety of ordinary tapping drilling filing fitting etc. operations in making repairs or making up repair parts using a variety of hand and/or bench power tools
Set up and load machine clear jams and spot check parts for defects. Activate various controls to stop reset start and run the packaging equipment. Move in-process materials and stock as required. Maintain required records of production scrap etc.
Performs a wide variety of service work in one or more specialized maintenance area such as mechanical electrical hydraulics carpentry or machine servicing etc
Responsible for maintaining adjusting and rebuilding the machinery and equipment associated with producing packaging packing and palletizing
Modifies parts and corrects production problems related to equipment malfunctions/outages. Troubleshoots alters or replaces control mechanisms. Performs line size changes. Assesses and performs preventive maintenance services lines and prepares work orders for identified repairs/replacements.
Repairs broken or worn machine parts. Fits adjusts and installs parts and assembles to meet production requirements using shop tools banders saws etc.
Resets electrical breakers and corrects electrical control problems when applicable
Converts line machinery to different production runs and makes adjustments to minimize start-up times. Will assist in production operations to maintain continuous line operation.
Keeps maintenance tools equipment and machines in good repair maintains and keeps work area in shop and production areas in neat clean orderly fashion
Performs general manual labor work
Completes work orders as required
Perform all duties in a safe manner utilizing safety practices and procedures required by VVF and applicable law (e.g. OSHA etc.) personal protective equipment and reporting procedures. Review all pertinent safety material before conducting new assignments.
Work as part of a multi-skilled team to resolve any operational problems
Ensure GMP and FDA compliance by maintaining a safe clean and orderly work area and by completing all appropriate documentation correctly
Comply with Lock-out/Tag-out (LO/TO) procedures to assure safe isolation of power sources
Follow waste materials handling procedures to properly control hazardous and non-hazardous materials
Monitor and report unusual occurrences to management
Train other employees as required
Maintain skills training as required by VVF regulations and permits
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. No task or duty is exclusive to a classification or skillset. An employee working in this classification is expected to perform various duties and tasks that traditionally may not have been assigned under a narrower job classification.

Basic Minimum Requirements:

Authorized to work in the United States
High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have three (3) years on-the-job experience as a packaging mechanic
Experience troubleshooting repairing installing packaging equipment and/or removing pneumatic mechanical and electrical components. Experience with packaging line changeovers
Able to express basic electrical mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic principles
Experience working with mechanical systems and components including motors gearboxes bearings drive shafts sprockets and roller chains etc
Experience working with hydraulic systems and components including cylinders pumps valves motors etc
Working knowledge of welding drilling and milling
Ability to operate shop equipment such as grinders belt sanders drill press band saws hydraulic press electric drills etc.
Must have basic standard and metric hand tools (e.g. sockets wrenches pliers channel locks wire cutters)

Ability to read and write

Must pass a training program to operate equipment on packaging floor
Must be able to operate a fork truck and pass the required fork truck-training program
Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Experience rebuilding and overhauling packaging equipment
Experience troubleshooting and running computer based diagnostics
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics technical drawings hydraulic schematics and technical manuals
Experience in maintaining troubleshooting and repairing photo electrical registration systems
Working knowledge of Lathe operation

Physical Requirements:

Requires physical capability of moderate to heavy lifting climbing stairs and/or ladders climbing platforms over conveyors
Requires sufficient physical ability to walk stand and sit; to frequently bend squat crouch kneel twist and make other movements in the performance of daily activities; handling/fingering and using hand and power/pneumatic tools; to reach outward and lift carry push and/or pull moderate amounts of weight
Work is performed in an internal plant environment; exposure to dust and noise

At VVF our people are what make the difference. Benefits for this position include medical dental and vision insurance available after 60 days of employment. Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverages are provided and paid for by the company. We offer a company match on employee contributions into our available 401(k) retirement plan. Enjoy company paid holidays and vacation time as well as a business casual work environment.

VVF is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion national origin sex or gender age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information including the perception that a person has any of those characteristics or that the person is associated with a person who has or is perceived to have any of those characteristics or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable law. VVF is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail to or call Human Resources at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

The APDO LineMechanic is responsible for the safe efficient and effective operation of equipment in VVFs APDO operations.

Job Duties:

Performs a wide variety of work in more than one area (e.g. operations mechanical blending etc.)
Checks controls operates adjusts sets up maintains repairs changes over cleans replenishes and clears jams for any equipment on the packaging floor
Pack seal and hand palletize finished cases as required
Unwrap boxed deodorant re-packs and re-enters good product into the lines. Dumps salvageable concentrate or packaged units.
Starts up operates and shuts down processes in accordance with Team Manager or operational instruction JSAs etc
Monitor product quality equipment operations process performance and other daily operations
Perform housekeeping quality safety and behavioral based safety audits as assigned
Identify and implement operational improvements
Change over equipment and qualify equipment for start-up
Diagnose troubleshoot and rectify equipment operating conditions by adjustment and repair to maintain efficient operations including the removal and replacement of non-functioning parts.
Maintain dismantle assemble repair and replace worn damaged and/or defective components such as detectors seals gaskets bushings gear shafts valves etc. Use current maintenance systems to review periodic maintenance needs input and update work-orders.
Make practical recommendations consistent with general trades knowledge to maintain and increase machine efficiency and reduce repair and/or maintenance costs
Periodically check machines for need of adjustment or repairs oiling and greasing as scheduled notifying supervision when major repairs are necessary and assisting in the major overhaul and/or replacement of major machine parts
Perform a variety of ordinary tapping drilling filing fitting etc. operations in making repairs or making up repair parts using a variety of hand and/or bench power tools
Set up and load machine clear jams and spot check parts for defects. Activate various controls to stop reset start and run the packaging equipment. Move in-process materials and stock as required. Maintain required records of production scrap etc.
Performs a wide variety of service work in one or more specialized maintenance area such as mechanical electrical hydraulics carpentry or machine servicing etc
Responsible for maintaining adjusting and rebuilding the machinery and equipment associated with producing packaging packing and palletizing
Modifies parts and corrects production problems related to equipment malfunctions/outages. Troubleshoots alters or replaces control mechanisms. Performs line size changes. Assesses and performs preventive maintenance services lines and prepares work orders for identified repairs/replacements.
Repairs broken or worn machine parts. Fits adjusts and installs parts and assembles to meet production requirements using shop tools banders saws etc.
Resets electrical breakers and corrects electrical control problems when applicable
Converts line machinery to different production runs and makes adjustments to minimize start-up times. Will assist in production operations to maintain continuous line operation.
Keeps maintenance tools equipment and machines in good repair maintains and keeps work area in shop and production areas in neat clean orderly fashion
Performs general manual labor work
Completes work orders as required
Perform all duties in a safe manner utilizing safety practices and procedures required by VVF and applicable law (e.g. OSHA etc.) personal protective equipment and reporting procedures. Review all pertinent safety material before conducting new assignments.
Work as part of a multi-skilled team to resolve any operational problems
Ensure GMP and FDA compliance by maintaining a safe clean and orderly work area and by completing all appropriate documentation correctly
Comply with Lock-out/Tag-out (LO/TO) procedures to assure safe isolation of power sources
Follow waste materials handling procedures to properly control hazardous and non-hazardous materials
Monitor and report unusual occurrences to management
Train other employees as required
Maintain skills training as required by VVF regulations and permits
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management. No task or duty is exclusive to a classification or skillset. An employee working in this classification is expected to perform various duties and tasks that traditionally may not have been assigned under a narrower job classification.

Basic Minimum Requirements:

Authorized to work in the United States
High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have three (3) years on-the-job experience as a packaging mechanic
Experience troubleshooting repairing installing packaging equipment and/or removing pneumatic mechanical and electrical components. Experience with packaging line changeovers
Able to express basic electrical mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic principles
Experience working with mechanical systems and components including motors gearboxes bearings drive shafts sprockets and roller chains etc
Experience working with hydraulic systems and components including cylinders pumps valves motors etc
Working knowledge of welding drilling and milling
Ability to operate shop equipment such as grinders belt sanders drill press band saws hydraulic press electric drills etc.
Must have basic standard and metric hand tools (e.g. sockets wrenches pliers channel locks wire cutters)

Ability to read and write

Must pass a training program to operate equipment on packaging floor
Must be able to operate a fork truck and pass the required fork truck-training program
Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required

Preferred Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Experience rebuilding and overhauling packaging equipment
Experience troubleshooting and running computer based diagnostics
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics technical drawings hydraulic schematics and technical manuals
Experience in maintaining troubleshooting and repairing photo electrical registration systems
Working knowledge of Lathe operation

Physical Requirements:

Requires physical capability of moderate to heavy lifting climbing stairs and/or ladders climbing platforms over conveyors
Requires sufficient physical ability to walk stand and sit; to frequently bend squat crouch kneel twist and make other movements in the performance of daily activities; handling/fingering and using hand and power/pneumatic tools; to reach outward and lift carry push and/or pull moderate amounts of weight
Work is performed in an internal plant environment; exposure to dust and noise