Equipment Maintenance Technician - 8pm-8am H shift (3-2-2-3)

Pay rate: $21.00 plus $1.50 shift premium

About the role

Set-up, operate, optimize, changeover/troubleshoot, and maintain assigned departmental production equipment. Responsible for meeting/exceeding production standards, maintaining product quality, minimizing/preventing equipment downtime, and sustaining budgeted waste levels on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment within specified quality and quantity limits.
• Set up and debug equipment according to specifications, plant policies, and department procedures; obtain supervisor or engineering approval for deviations.
• Maintain equipment in working order through adjustments, troubleshooting, cleaning, and repairs.
• Maintain equipment logs, recording downtime and maintenance issues with clear, legible handwriting.
• Repair equipment within capability and report major problems to supervisor.
• Assist Manufacturing Technician, Engineering, and Maintenance Department in major repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance as specified in the plant PM program or as needed for efficient operation.
• Apply knowledge of basic pneumatics, electrical, electronic, and hydraulics; use proper tools, troubleshooting, and setup procedures.
• Start up equipment and ensure proper functioning of machines and control panels.
• Monitor and replenish component inventories; ensure all safety guards are in position and functional.
• Check and clean part tracks to ensure free travel of component parts.
• Notify material handler if part supplies run low.
• Maintain accurate production and downtime records (logbooks).
• Maintain a neat and orderly production environment.
• Monitor in-process quality, addressing issues to prevent product holds.
• Perform and document all required Q.C. checks.
• Run all required process challenges.
• Observe all safety, environmental procedures, and Quality System Requirements (QSR).

Requirements

• Minimum of two years work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work overtime hours when requested by the business manager.
• Must pass an on-site eye exam.
• Must be able to start the job assignment while background checks are pending; all criminal background checks must be cleared.

Schedule

Regular work schedule: 8pm–8am H shift (3-2-2-3) — 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off. Training will be conducted on day shift (8am–8pm) for a minimum of six weeks before transferring to the night shift.