Production Mechanic – 1st Shift

Job overview

The Production Mechanic – 1st Shift role is onsite in Orchard Park, NY, with pay of $25–$32 per hour. The position provides mechanical support to production personnel working with packaging equipment. The mechanic keeps packaging equipment operating reliably and supports high-quality production through troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment setup, and changeovers. The role also trains operators on setup and operating procedures and follows safety requirements.

What you'll do

• Troubleshoot packaging equipment and related mechanical and electrical issues
• set up production lines and adjust machine parameters
• perform routine repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance
• clean machine parts according to procedures
• requisition replacement parts
• test equipment after repairs and maintenance
• train operators on setup and operating procedures
• observe safety procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

production mechanic

1st shift

packaging equipment

mechanical troubleshooting

preventive maintenance

machine repair

line setup

equipment changeovers

cgmp documentation

operator training

orchard park ny

the mentholatum company

$25–$32/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Equipment includes sorters, fillers, cappers, torquers, check-weighers, labelers, coders, inspection units, cartoners, bundlers, and compounding equipment. The posting emphasizes preventive maintenance, calibration, work-order, and cGMP documentation.

About the employer

The Mentholatum Company is hiring for this role. Industry: Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing. Sector: 32.