Production Mechanic Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of production mechanic. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

Previously, I was responsible for work direction to other hourly employees in assigned production department according to plant policies, programs, and standards concerning safety, quality, and productivity.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• ORequire the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation
• ORequire the use of considerable judgment to plan and perform usual and difficult work where only general methods are available and the making of broad decisions involving considerable initiative and ingenuity
• Computer literate with working knowledge of MS-Word/Excel and maintenance management databases
• Some hands-on experience in operation/maintenance of manufacturing equipment
• Prefer skill in working in aseptic pharmaceutical environments
• Prefer knowledge of cGMP and regulatory agencies (OSHA, EPA, FDA, JP, EU, ) requirements
• Assure that facility engineering drawings and associated documentation (including work orders and ECOs) are effectively and compliantly updated and maintained
• Interpersonal skills to encourage effective interactions with peers

In response to your job posting for production mechanic, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for leadership and direction for specific line manufacturing employees as directed by management and in accordance with HACCO policies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Be eligible to work in the U.S. and for the Altria family of companies
• Possess journeyman mechanical credentials or relevant mechanical maintenance experience in manufacturing/military environments
• An understanding of the distribution system network including, but not limited to, gradients, capacities, interconnections, mapping, service territory and facility locations to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the water treatment facility and related appurtenances
• Working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and safety practices State and Federal rules and regulations applicable to area of responsibility including, but not limited to, OSHA
• Technical or trade school certification and/or journeyman level expertise in electricity or internal combustion engine mechanical repairs
• Technical troubleshooting and computer skills
• Can perform work in a safe manner, , keeping equipment clean and in safe working condition
• Mechanical knowledge of troubleshooting and repairing liquid filling lines equipment such as Fillers, Cappers, Labelers, torque machines, pumps, conveyors, jet coders

In response to your job posting for production mechanic, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for a variety of mechanical capacities in the effort to improve manufacturing equipment availability to the production department.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Interpersonal skills to encourage effective interactions with outside contractors
• Identify areas of process improvements
• Maintains work areas to the highest level of cleanliness
• Prefer knowledge of lean manufacturing and manufacturing processes such as Just in Time (JIT), KANBAN, Pull Systems
• Perform repairs, upgrades, installations and periodic maintenance of production machinery
• Maintains systems and equipment by completing preventive maintenance schedules
• Experience with working on fillers, capping, bottling machines or similar production machinery
• Preventative maintenance of production machinery

Please consider me for the production mechanic opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for direction and supervision of subcontracted services, to include but not limited to roustabouts, pipeline contractors, well servicing contractors, electricians and electrical contractors, contract pumpers, and materials suppliers and delivery personnel.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Troubleshooting production machinery
• Proficient in - Microsoft Word and Excel, CMMS, Control System
• Able to read electrical and mechanical plans
• Assist with set-up, adjustments, line clearance and change-overs of fully and semi-automated machines
• Assist with trouble shooting problems
• Perform line operator duties including machine operations, paperwork, material movement, in-process testing
• Industrial Maintenance Certificate or equivalent knowledge and experience (including knowledge of sensors, cylinder and fiber optic switches, mechanical, electrical and pneumatics)
• Willing and available to work overtime as needed

In response to your job posting for production mechanic, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support to primary plant operations; total plant equipment coverage includes (but is not limited to): packaging lines, processing, drying, filling, warehouse, energy center, laboratory, HVAC systems, and land application.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Complete understanding of Lock Out/Tag out procedure
• Thorough documentation and written communication skills
• Equipment process development
• Mechanical devices controller
• Experience with electrical repairs and diagnosis
• Passion and willing to learn and grow
• Fluent with blueprints, drawings and diagrams
• Certified to operate overhead cranes, forklifts, hoists, and other jacking / lifting devices