Construction & Skilled Trades

Production Mechanic - 1st Shift

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The Mentholatum Company 60 School St, Orchard Park, NY 14127
Job typeOther PostedOct 2, 2026 Apply byNov 1, 2026

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Job Description

Job Description

Rate of Pay:  $25-$32 per hour

 

BASIC PURPOSE

Provide mechanical support for production personnel on packaging equipment. Equipment includes various types of sorters, fillers, cappers, torquers, check-weighers, labelers, coders (laser and inkjet), CCD camera inspection units, neckband/sleevers, cartoners, bundlers, case tapers, compounding equipment utilizing motors up to 60HP and open or closed loop temperature control systems. Other routine responsibilities include properly maintaining the packaging equipment to ensure high quality product utilizing the preventative maintenance, work order, calibration and cGMP documentation systems. Excellent troubleshooting skills essential to this position including single/three phase electrical and mechanical timing applications. Accurate routine set-ups, adjustments, equipment changeovers and periodical maintenance are expected of high speed packaging equipment systems and subsystems for proper operation. Ability to operate equipment to test equipment performance after repairs and preventative maintenance routines is also required. Ability to follow directions, good communication skills and proficiency with various types of computer software including MS Office applications is also preferred.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • High level of Troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
  • Perform line set-up. Adjust machines to established parameters/setpoints. This includes line speed, fill weight, torques, code numbers.
  • Perform machine repairs and adjustment maintenance on routine basis.
  • Clean machine parts according standard operating procedure and good manufacturing equipment.
  • Perform project work as desired.
  • Requisition parts to replace worn or damaged parts.
  • Train operators on set-up and operational procedures.
  • Insure that safety procedures are observed.

Location and commute

60 School St, Orchard Park, NY 14127.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3112670558.