Overview:
Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.
If you are a current associate of Primo Brands, please apply via myADP.
$28 Hourly
Kentwood, LA
Monday to Friday 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Needed flexibility to work overtime and weekends based on business needs
Shift differential: 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked
Responsibilities:
The Technical Lead A/Production Line Mechanic role is an advanced level machine technician that would be responsible for fully understanding an assigned machine center, while being fully capable of performing minor repairs, PMs and troubleshooting and the machine. This role will build necessary capabilities to take on a mechanic level role at full development.
Responsibilities:
• Support operators through troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing equipment
• Learn and understand all SOPs for mechanic level and operator level positions
• Be familiar to operate all equipment to include normal running parameters, set points, etc
• Execute work orders including special projects, rebuilds and installations when requested
• Work with a sense of urgency to repair and startup the line as quickly as possible
• Develop a working knowledge of basic maintenance principles
• Intermediate electrical troubleshooting
• Execute PMs during planned stoppages to include focus on project work installation, tag closure, standard procedure creation, and work order execution
• Work with vendors as needed for start up, improvement and modification of equipment
• Train operators on equipment standards and technical training modules as needed
• Understand losses of equipment and develop plans to reduce downtime based on highest loss machine per line
• Vacation support for senior production technicians (crew leads)
Qualifications:
- Prefer a background of 2 years of successful current experience in the direct line supervision of maintenance employees and/or demonstrated leadership skills
- 1-2 years' experience with SAP maintenance systems including storeroom inventory
- Background with preventive maintenance systems in manufacturing
- Must have excellent all-around maintenance system skills and experience in areas such as industrial electricity, mechanical power transmission and fluid piping systems
- Must have good computer skills including computerized maintenance management systems, working knowledge of MS Office Application and PLCs (Plant Automation Systems)
- Must have good troubleshooting and decision-making skills
- Must have experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
- Must be comfortable working in a team-oriented environment
- Must be able to successfully handle multiple priorities
- Must be highly motivated; actively demonstrate a sense of urgency toward the completion of activities, tasks and goals
- Strong oral and written communication skills along with excellent follow-up capabilities
- Experience with plant support equipment a plus (air compressor, pumps, chillers, boilers)
- Able to achieve a passing score on a skills assessment (Ramsay)
Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.
