Maintenance Technician

GN (United States of America) shift

About the role

Perform maintenance on plant process equipment, including wrappers, conveyors, MFDs, checkweigher, metal detector, code dating systems, autocasers, box makers, palletizer, stretch wrapper, fork trucks, and pallet trucks.

Responsibilities

• Perform modifications, component replacements, troubleshooting, calibration, adjustments, performance checks, lubrication, and start-up checks of equipment.
• Disassemble parts of machines at shutdown as required and prepare machines for sanitation. Reassemble machines after sanitation and set up for production, including complete pre-start-up checks for proper operation.
• Assist operators with start-up.
• Perform mechanical projects as assigned, including planning, purchasing materials, modification or installation of parts or components, and major overhaul of assigned equipment.
• Share responsibility for maintenance of and training on ink-jet code dating systems, including maintaining appropriate backup documentation and programs for the computer system.
• Provide training and stewardship for TPM in the department and plant.
• Any and all other duties as assigned by the TA/TL.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to learn basic electrical skills.
• Must know the use of hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to learn computer systems and operations.
• Ability to learn to operate all equipment, including wrappers and related equipment.
• Must have an absenteeism rate of 65 points or less, commendable or better record in teamwork and overall job performance, and no disciplinary action.
• English speaking/reading requirement in positions that require comprehension of the English language.
• Must qualify on level 2 of Maintenance Testing.
• If starting as LVL 1, testing for LVL 2 must be completed within 1 year of accepting bid. Partners at LVL 1 will be considered probationary for the first year until LVL 2 testing is passed.

Qualifications

Maintenance of packaging and industrial equipment or one-year military or technical schooling in some areas of mechanics.

Physical demands

• Stand – 4.5 hours
• Walk – 4.5 hours
• Sit – 1.5 hours
• Forklift use – 0.5 hours
• Lift/carry up to 125 pounds – 1 hour

Pay

$29.56–$32.77 base wage with a 24-month progression.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one, including an 8% 401(k) match and additional annual contributions toward retirement.
• Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year based on company goals.
• Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
• Up to $5,000 annually to help with childcare costs, including independent babysitters.
• Wellness Incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education relevant to your role.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting day one.
• Partners Helping Partners program, where employees organize fundraisers to support colleagues in need.