Process Services Mechanic - Full Time

The Bazooka Companies, LLC., is seeking (2) Full Time Process Services Mechanics for our Scranton, PA production facility which produces the iconic Ring Pop® candy. 

With iconic brands including Ring Pop®, Push Pop®, Bazooka® Bubblegum, & Juicy Drop®, BCB is one of the leading manufacturers & innovators of non-chocolate confections in the US.

The Process Services Mechanics perform mechanical repairs, adjusting, and maintenance on assigned materials handling and storage equipment, manufacturing and wrapping processing equipment; and conducts checks and tests as required without direct supervision.

The Bazooka Companies, LLC. offers a comprehensive and competitive package of medical, dental and vision coverages and a suite of supplemental coverages to select from. Paid Vacation & Sick Time and Paid Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment; inspects, tightening and adjusting parts, timing; lubricates, appraises operating condition, routinely diagnoses all mechanical and material problems and corrects off-standard conditions on assigned equipment, without guidance; recognizes and initiates action on electrical problems
• Performs all repairs and modifications of equipment: as per schematics blue prints; assembles equipment or sub-assembles and readies for production; moves equipment to and from production floor

• Assures proper feeding of material by loading rolls of wrapping material onto spindle, threads and splices material

• Guides and assists less qualified personnel in making repairs, using all portable and shop tools and equipment as required, and procuring items from stock; may perform welding, brazing, soldering, etc.

• May machine simple items such as bushings, small transmission housings, shags, boring sprockets and gears; makes simple sketches and drawings

• Aids in cleaning molding line and wrapping equipment
• Performs necessary adjustment to depositing and ring feed components to ensure an acceptable quality product
• Keeps check on humidity in wrapping room and advises supervisor
• Makes recommendations to supervisor for necessary revisions and improvements in equipment under your jurisdiction
• Maintains safety devices in working order and recommends their installation when indicated
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• General knowledge equivalent to High School education plus two years in trade school and/or equivalent relevant experience

• Knowledge in production and manufacturing methods
• Three plus years prior mechanical experience
• Experience and/or certifications in PLC and HMI Logic

The policy of The Bazooka Companies, LLC. is to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, sexual and reproductive health choices gender, gender identity or expression, the status of being transgender, gender stereotyping, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, military or veterans status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.