2Nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) has been in business since 1972. We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world's largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today's most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its' own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary. 

As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.

It is the policy of Valentine Enterprises, Inc.,  not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.

We are a drug free workplace and a nicotine/tobacco free campus.

Summary/Objective:  Responsible for the service, repair and maintenance of equipment and machinery as instructed by the maintenance manager, while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to VEI's policies and procedures.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Comply with all safety and SOP procedures
• Install New Equipment
• Troubleshoot and Repair Production Equipment
• Maintain Spare Parts Inventory
• Working knowledge of electrical circuits
• Perform preventative maintenance on all production equipment
• Help increase equipment reliability
• Fabricate parts for equipment repair
• Overtime required including weekend
• Adhere to company attendance policy by being  at work when scheduled and on time

Non-Essential functions:

• Operate a forklift
• Assist in the training of employees
• Maintenance building repair

Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Work Environment:  This job operates in a manufacturing, warehouse environment. This role routinely uses various lift devices, hand tools, power tools, multi-meters, lock out tag out devices, diagnostic tools, megohmmeter, infrared cameras, and standard office equipment such as computers, calculators, phones, photocopiers, scanners and filing cabinets.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical training; exposure to manufacturing equipment.
• 3 years of related experience working on manufacturing/production machines.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical
• Experience using miscellaneous shop/hand tools
• Valid Driver's License
• Basic computer data entry skills.
• Must have thorough knowledge and troubleshooting abilities of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Preferred Education, Skills and Experience

• Technical degree in industrial maintenance

• Knowledge of safety, computers, record keeping and scheduling practices strongly encouraged
• Prior experience with electricity, electronics and PLC preferable

Certification required

• Forklift certified

Essential Functions Cognitive (Reasoning):  Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, in books, manuals, and mathematical or visual form.  Deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Essential Functions Mathematics:  Perform ordinary arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric procedures in standard, practical applications.

Essential Functions Communication (Speech & Composition):  Expression of a level to communicate fluently with employees, customers and others to obtain and provide complex information.  Vocalize and explain detailed data and problem-solve, both in-person and by telephone.  Capable of interpretation of technical materials, oral presentation of reports and able to adapt vocabulary, tone and content for listener.

Comprehension and expression of a level to routinely draft narrative information, compose routine correspondence on own initiative, make comprehensive notes.  May involve a large volume of such composition.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee will occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds, perform straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, reaching over shoulder, sit for extended periods of time, run, crawl, climb using legs and arms, use acute vision, and night vision.  Employee will frequently push, kneel, repeatedly bend and have acute hearing ability.  Employee will continuously lift and carry up to 15 pounds, use fingers for grasping, use both hands, walk, stand, use well developed coordination simultaneously, read with attention to detail in English seeing activities near and far, use peripheral vision and depth perception, distinguish basic colors and shades of colors, smell, and have routine hearing abilities.

Environmental Factors: The environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee will occasionally be exposed to outside environment, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness, and chilling as well as fumes, smoke and gases, silica, asbestos, etc., acidic/caustic agents, pesticides and other chemicals. Employee will occasionally be exposed to human waste, radiant heat, electrical energy, slippery or uneven walk surfaces, working on ladders or scaffolding, working below ground, working with fire or broilers, explosives, combustibles, working alone and working with hands in water.  Employee will frequently work with solvents, work irregular hours, and be exposed to vibrations.  Employee will continuously work in an inside environment, work around, work around machinery with moving parts, and will work closely with others. Employee will continuously work inside, be exposed to excessive noise, dust, grease and oils, electrical energy, working around machinery or moving parts, working with sharp instruments, cleaning supplies/abrasives and working closely with others.

Travel:  Minimal travel required - ability to travel infrequently for activities and to other VEI facilities.

Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) is very excited that you may have the opportunity to join us. We wanted to take a few moments to share some information about this great organization. If you are looking for a growing company that still has that family feel to it, then we are the company for you. Come grow with us!

Please take a moment to review the information below and get excited about the team you may be joining!

What Does VEI do?  That's a great question! We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world's largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers.

About VEI:    Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, VEI has been in business since 1972. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today's most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its' own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary.

As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.

VEI employs over 300 employees at their Lawrenceville, GA location.

Commitment to Talent:  VEI is a fast growing company. To maintain their growth strategy, VEI is committed to hiring the best talent the market can offer. VEI's goal is to introduce new talent to their company and culture, grow that talent into highly productive employees and hire the best talent into the VEI family.  

VEI is looking for employees that have a positive attitude, strong desire to do what is right, and a commitment to productivity and quality.

Got Benefits? - VEI Does!  Eligibility & Details as of 2023:  Active employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in the VEI's Benefits Program. You may also enroll your eligible dependents for coverage under the same plans you choose for yourself.

Generally, you are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment:

• 3 Medical plans to choose from
• 2 Dental plans to choose from
• 2 Vision plans to choose from

Additional Benefits:

• 401K *21 or older
• Profit Sharing - Eligible after 6 months
• Disability Gap Insurance paid for by the company
• Short term disability insurance available to the employee to purchase
• Long term disability insurance provided by the company
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by the company for the employee
• Additional Life Insurance available to the employee to purchase
• Accident, Critical & Cancer available to the employee to purchase
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid PTO
• Paid training
• Educational Assistance
• Clothing Allowance

Mission Statement:   Family, Integrity and Innovation

Cause Statement:  Making Quality Products for a healthier world.

If qualified, please submit your resume including salary history and salary requirements.  

No relocation package is available for this position.

Due to overwhelming response we can only respond to candidates we wish to pursue.