Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

About the role

ProAmpac is a global leader in flexible packaging – known for our innovation, customer service, and commitment to quality. We serve a wide range of industries with creative, sustainable solutions. Our five core values drive everything we do: Integrity • Intensity • Innovation • Involvement • Impact. We are looking for a full-time, proactive Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician. The Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician performs repairs and preventative maintenance to equipment and facility. Utilizes both mechanical and electrical knowledge to service printing, laminating, slitting, bag converting, and facility support equipment used in the manufacture of Flexible Packaging.

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to a healthy and safe work environment following all workplace regulations, policies, and initiatives, including reporting all first aid injuries, accidents, and workplace hazards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable PPE and Food Safety policies and procedures, wear steel tipped shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hairnets, beard nets, etc.
• Adhere to all lock out tag out procedures.
• Work areas are clean and organized for safety and optimal efficiency.
• Analyze test results, machine error messages, and operator observations to diagnose equipment problems.
• Interpret blueprints and manufacturer manuals in the efficient operation of machinery.
• Repair and perform predictive and preventive equipment maintenance demonstrating both mechanical and electrical knowledge related to hydraulic, pneumatic, schematics, control systems, general electric equipment, power distribution, power supply, drives, ac/dc motors, computer & PLC hardware.
• Examine parts for defects, breakage or excessive wear and determine whether replacements can be ordered, fabricated, or assembled.
• Ensure parts, supplies, and tools are requisitioned, inventoried, and available as necessary.
• Perform necessary record keeping and maintenance logs of equipment.
• Coordinate projects and responsibilities with skilled trades (machinist, welder, etc.) to minimize downtime of equipment.
• Manage Universal Waste; used oil and filters in designated containers and properly labeled.
• Demonstrate to and train machine operators on proper equipment functions and features.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement projects and provide suggestions to improve processes.
• Work in an around energized equipment, confined spaces, and at heights.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings.
• Perform other duties/tasks as assigned by your supervisor or a member of the management team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Technical/vocational/military training in mechanical, electrical.

Qualifications

Experience in Flexible packaging and/or printing, converting equipment