Maintenance Mechanic - Packaging (All shifts)

Job Title: Electromechanical Technician

Location: 7080 New Buffington Rd. Florence, KY 41042

Position Overview/Position Responsibilities:

Electromechanical Technicians are responsible for maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all packaging machinery and systems. A Packaging Mechanic must have working knowledge of the production process, items produced, and equipment utilized in maintaining production within specific norms and standards. They will lead TPM methodologies on their lines and must be willing to use data to drive improvement projects.  

What we are looking for:

Must Have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting OR equivalent education/training/certification(s) accompanied with minimum 1 year experience 
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis is required. No immigration support/sponsorship offered for this role.

Nice to have: 

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams 
• Experience in a manufacturing environment working on industrial machines
• Experience with preventative maintenance

What’s In It For YOU:

• Safety-centric Environment with Inclusive Mindset & Culture 
• Competitive Pay + Profit Sharing 
• Pension Plan + 401K w/ Company Match 
• Flexible Time Off: 30 Paid Days Off a Year 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA) 
• Free & Discounted Products @ L'Oréal Company Store 
• Paid Parental Leave 

Additional Benefits: Shift Differential & Opportunity for Overtime, Growing business with opportunity for advancement, Vacation purchase plan, Learning & Development Opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, Access to Mental Health & Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Clean & Climate-controlled environment

Full Job Description below:

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity. 

At L'Oréal Operations, we create innovative, inclusive, and sustainable beauty together with our business partners by designing, developing, sourcing, manufacturing, and distributing over 6 billion products globally every year. We support over 36 brands across four L’Oréal divisions. We are consumer-oriented, and we act responsibly all along the value chain. 

Job Description:

Electromechanical Technicians are responsible for maintenance, repair, and continuous improvement of all packaging machinery and systems. A Packaging Mechanic must have working knowledge of the production process, items produced, and equipment utilized in maintaining production within specific norms and standards. At all times, Packaging Mechanics must maintain a safe work environment, follow all safety procedures, and complete all physical demands listed in the “Physical Demands” section using safe ergonomic techniques. A Packaging Mechanic must ensure that all work completed meets our quality standards and is completed in a safe manner aligned with our Quality and Safety Policies while adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices. Packaging Mechanics must make independent decisions daily, knowing when to involve others. They will lead TPM methodologies on their lines and must be willing to use data to drive improvement projects.  

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting OR equivalent education/training/certification(s) accompanied with minimum 1 year experience 
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams 
• Basic understanding of electricity and basic motor controls
• Understanding of and experience maintaining machine safety standards
• Understanding of equipment design best practices
• Ability to use hand tools; (ranging from screwdriver to multimeter/voltmeter)
• Basic computer skills (ability to learn a computerized maintenance management system/Microsoft Outlook/etc.)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working on industrial machines as part of a team
• Experience with preventative maintenance

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing
• Continuous movement in and around packaging line
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Occasional lifting up to 50lbs
• Pushing and pulling up to 50lbs

Job Responsibilities: 

• Clearly communicate status of equipment/known issues/action plans with supervisors, mechanics, operators, and other employees on all shifts and in all departments, including strong shift change handoff of information, knowing when/how to elevate as appropriate.
• Train others within job function and work to become Subject Matter Expert as required.
  • Execute and coach on sanitization.
• Maintain open communication (verbal and written) with supervisors, mechanics, other employees, and complete paper and computer work (refer to specific department duties); Fully utilize all required systems (asset management, etc.).
• Lead, train, and coach TPM initiatives.
  • Participate in line improvement teams
  • Propose and implement improvements to the line within the line improvement team as well as independently
  • Effectively use data to develop action plans to address downtime
  • Utilize PDCA cycle for communication and decision making
• Maintain machine standards and implement best practices, including safety, quality, equipment design, and nominal settings.
• Troubleshoot and repair all mechanical equipment as assigned
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams
  • Use and understand troubleshooting tools (Root Cause Analysis)
  • Take action to repair equipment including modification of design, replacement of parts, adjustment of equipment settings, etc.
  • Assessment of material requirements, requisition placement
• Maintain all mechanical equipment as assigned
  • Implement improvements to equipment
  • Return equipment to standard
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Assessment of material requirements, requisition placement
  • Organize and maintain all technical documentation for assigned equipment

Required Competencies:

• Must demonstrate 100% responsibility
• Must have a technical aptitude with a willingness to learn new operations / technologies
• Must produce World Class Results through teamwork, selflessly developing and training others for success
• Must have a positive attitude and be open to new ideas and concept
• Must thrive within a changing organization requiring the need to multi-task
• Must listen for understanding and communicate using the Who, What, When, Where and How model
• Must resolve conflicts directly and be committed to team decisions.

Please note: This job description does not list all duties of the job. Employees may be asked by management to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.

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Don’t meet every single requirement? At L'Oréal, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment. We would love to find out more about you as a candidate and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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