Maintenance Mechanic

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

Overall responsibility of the Sr. Maintenance Mechanic is to lead a multi-disciplinary trade team in a production manufacturing environment in day-to-day operation and maintenance.

Key Responsibility:

• Expert level of skills in the respective trade and aerosol manufacturing


• Responsible for the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF requirements, Standard Operating Procedures and other applicable regulatory requirements


• Ensure that mechanics work safely and maintain safe working environment


• Ensure that mechanics use required PPEs properly


• Work as coach for mechanics and provide full guidance during diagnosis and troubleshooting


• Schedule and assign duties to mechanics


• Troubleshoot the failures to support operations of the facility


• Troubleshot the problems causing quality non-compliance to the product


• Coordinate with production supervisor for proactive planning to organize changeovers efficiently


• Maintain the communication link between shifts


• Coordinate with outside contractors for the safe and efficient execution of contract out jobs; escort contractors inside the facility and ensure that they are aware of all the safety and GMP requirements and are well attended


• Monitor the inventory of spares, maintenance chemicals and special tools and order in timely manner


• Coordinate for the test runs for new products; arrange for the parts and lead the set-ups required for new products


• Lead the line improvement projects that would enhance lines’ efficiency and improve production processes


• Provide inputs and support initiation and completion of CAPEX projects


• Work in coordination with Maintenance Manager to train mechanics on relevant procedures.


• Provide inputs to Maintenance Manager for each worker's performance for the performance reviews


• Adhere to site quality and safety processes and procedures.


• Ensure on regular basis that procedures are followed and work is done correctly.


• Other tasks as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Experienced journeyman maintenance mechanic with 7-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Trade certification (industrial mechanic, millwright and/or industrial electrician)


• Prior technical team leadership and ability to communicate across functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.