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Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries · 2 months ago

High Speed Packaging Mechanic (APD)

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Flowers Foods, Inc. is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, dedicated to crafting joyful moments through their products. The High Speed Packaging Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance and smooth operation of all packaging machinery, ensuring product safety and quality through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.

BakeryConsumerFood and BeverageFood Processing

Responsibilities

Responsible for smooth operation of all packaging machinery

Works from complex blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions

Makes standard shop computations relating to stress, strength of materials, centers of gravity, direction, rotation, speeds, etc

Capable of making complete machine overhaul, both mechanical and electrical, so that when the machine is placed in service it will function as required

Capable of making pre-arranged changeovers in the machines when going from one variety to a different variety

Dismantles and makes on the job repairs to the machine by replacing worn or damaged parts

Practices preventative maintenance by replacing worn or defective parts with items obtained from stock or produced by a machinist before they break or damage the product or the machine

Examines machines and mechanical equipment to locate and to diagnose the source of trouble in mechanical, electrical and pneumatic areas

Runs, inspects, adjusts and repairs, if necessary all packaging machinery prior to and during production run

Reports major problems to the Supervisor for decisions

Operates Powered Industrial equipment as needed

May supervise the work of helpers and apprentices on assignment

Follows established Company Policies & Procedures, Sanitary Codes, and Safety Requirements

Completes work orders as assigned

Completes daily work cards and other paperwork, documenting work activities and man hours

Performs other essential and non-essential duties as directed by supervision

Maintains cleanliness of work area

Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)

Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Performs other duties as directed by supervision

Qualification

High speed packaging machineryElectromechanical systemsElectronic controlsPLC knowledgePreventative maintenanceMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelWork order systemsPlant experience

Required

Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and installation tasks on the physical plant, equipment and machinery, according to standards

Demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality