Filler and Seamer Technician - 247 Packaging Corp

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain can fillers and seamers.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Optimize filler and seamer performance to maximize uptime and efficiency.
• Verify seam integrity and work with Quality to ensure all seam specifications are met.
• Perform format and package size changeovers.
• Support startup of new products and customer runs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work orders.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and communicate replacement needs.
• Follow all food safety, GMP, OSHA, and company safety requirements.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment as needed.
• Participate in weekend and off-shift maintenance when required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience maintaining high-speed beverage filling and seaming equipment.
• Experience in beverage, brewery, or food manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends.

Preferred Experience

• With one or more of the following: Pneumatic systems, Basic PLC troubleshooting, VFDs and motor controls, Stainless process equipment, CIP systems, Beverage processing equipment.
• Equipment Experience (Preferred): Experience working with equipment such as: Bevcorp, Krones, Ferrum, Angelus, KHSTunnel Pasteurizer, Pneumatic Scale Angelus.

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Root cause analysis.
• Preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshooting.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Strong communication skills.
• Sense of urgency.
• Continuous improvement mindset.