Mechanic II

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Summary: Responsible for maintenance of equipment and facilities; including predictive/preventive maintenance (planned), corrective/emergency maintenance, as well participating in upgrading existing equipment and installation of new equipment. All to be accomplished while ensuring that the equipment and facilities meet GMP requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnoses and repairs the cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment, performs preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Electrical, mechanical and facilities equipment installation, improvement/modification with the goal of improving uptime/reliability and throughput.
• Maintain good housing keeping and safety compliance meeting both company requirement and GMP standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (A.A.), Technical school or above in electric/mechanic-electric, or six plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications: Working knowledge of Electric and Electrical devices from high voltage to control voltages. Familiar with PLC programs. Exceptional mechanical knowledge and prowess.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write/fill out routine reports and correspondence. 

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Have good judgment and decision-making skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, influence, planning and execution skills.

Computer Skills: Ability to learn and use standard specialized computer software and hardware, including but not limited to Microsoft Office/Teams, Enterprise software (SAP), PLC programing software and other hardware specific software.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.