Maintenance Technician

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for managing mechanical reliability for the plant and supports the Plant and Production Manager with all aspects of mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment to meet or exceed company-established OEE expectations and customer quality expectations.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout Policy.
• Proactively address unsafe conditions on production equipment.
• Process production equipment and maintain documentation to support process changes.
• Proactively address inefficiencies of production equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks as outlined by the Maintenance Manager.
• Use power tool equipment in the shop safely to avoid injury or harm to self or others.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks as outlined by the Maintenance Manager.
• Proactively address machine inefficiencies during PMs.
• Evaluate operator checklist and comments prior to performing preventative maintenance to ensure all causes for production inefficiencies are addressed and corrected.
• Ensure equipment is clean and in “showroom condition” after preventative maintenance is performed on production equipment.
• Continually evaluate equipment for improvement areas. Tag components or parts that need repair, replacement, or improvement as outlined in the TPM guidelines.
• Perform changeovers with limited downtime.
• Ensure production equipment is in safe and efficient operation after each changeover.
• Perform building maintenance as directed by management.
• Maintain sufficient records to support SAP parts management by recording parts removed from inventory.
• Notify Maintenance Manager when parts inventory becomes low or reaches a re-order point.
• Complete the appropriate documentation required by all work orders.
• Coordinate with Production Manager as it relates to production equipment training and employee development while providing suggestions for training topics.
• Promote and participate in good housekeeping habits to ensure plant appearance exceeds management and customer expectations.
• Repair and troubleshoot all plant production equipment (blow molding, injection molding, extrusion, and all associated equipment; varies by plant).
• Support equipment installation, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Identify complex problems with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic issues on all associated equipment (conveyors, compressors, chillers, programmable controllers, robots); review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Understand machine processing and recipe management.
• Identify the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the job.
• Work with vendors and/or contractors as required.
• Implement operational improvements (spoilage, downtime, line speeds, etc.).
• Communicate problems, progress reports, and continuous improvement ideas to management staff, maintenance, and production personnel.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping, GMP practices, and Global Food Safety practices.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma (or GED/High School Certification); prefer Technical School Certification.
• 3-5 years relevant manufacturing experience in plastics technology or a similar technical area.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical system issues.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience and strong knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Good working knowledge of computer systems, including MS Office and SAP.
• Good “hands-on” working approach.
• Able to work independently, identify problems, and improve.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and complete them in a timely manner with limited supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work flexible and/or extended hours and weekends as business demands.
• Able to remain in a stationary position for various times throughout the shift, move or traverse in the manufacturing area safely, ascend/descend a ladder or stairs, position self to work on manufacturing equipment.
• Must be able to see information postings throughout the facility, visually troubleshoot items on machinery, and read directions, documents, and signage.
• Ability to frequently move objects weighing up to 50-75 pounds and work in very hot or very cold conditions.
• Ability to drive a forklift and achieve certification.