Maintenance Technician (End Plant)

POSITION SUMMARY

Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum ends/lids for beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art end-making technology, this high-speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team at a high-volume aluminum end manufacturing plant. This role is essential for ensuring the reliable operation of our high-speed manufacturing equipment, specifically the Shell Press and Conversion machinery.

EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical failures, electrical faults, and control system issues on high-speed, automated production lines.
• Respond immediately to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective, long-term solutions to restore operations quickly.
• Expertly utilize blueprints, schematics (electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic), technical manuals, and precision measuring tools to perform repairs and installations.

MESHICAL AND PRECISION MAINTENANCE

• Perform essential mechanical tasks including gearbox repair, bearing replacement, conveyor maintenance, aligning shafts, and replacing worn parts on presses and converting machines.
• Execute precise alignment procedures on high-speed rotating components and tooling interfaces.
• Perform welding and fabrication for minor repairs and modifications as needed.

ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS MAINTENANCE

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, motor controls, distribution systems, sensors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Read and interpret PLC logic (primarily Allen-Bradley) to diagnose machine faults, identify control failures, and assist Engineering in program modifications.
• Calibrate and repair instrumentation, including temperature and pressure sensors, flow meters, and proximity switches.

PREVENTATIVE AND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM/PdM)

• Execute scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks and calibrations according to the plant's schedule and checklists.
• Participate in Predictive Maintenance (PdM) activities such as vibration analysis, oil sampling, and thermography to anticipate potential equipment failures.
• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document all work performed, log parts used, and track equipment history.

SAFETY AND STANDARDS

• Strictly adhere to all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry, and working at heights.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with relevant codes and standards (OSHA, NEC).

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience serving as a trade or mechanical technician in a related industry is required in lieu of a formal degree.
• Aptitude: Strong spatial reasoning, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail.
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment.

Preferred Degree: Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or Electro-Mechanical Technology. Industry Experience: 2 years of experience in equipment maintenance specifically within a manufacturing operation. Specialized Knowledge: Knowledge of mechanical engineering designs and experience maintaining motor controls and complex industrial installations. Technical Literacy: Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics.

General Skills/Experience:

• Understanding manufacturing processes.
• Prefer data collection and analysis experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information.
• Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical manuals, 2D drawings, P&IDs, fluid and electrical schematics and other engineering documentation.
• Proven understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies.
• Innovative leader with the ability to identify opportunities and influence organizations to gain support and overcome resistance with data and persuasion.
• Ability to develop manufacturing documentation.
• Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control.
• Development and qualification of tooling/equipment skills.
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and clients.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to identify and execute improvement opportunities through both process improvements and system improvements.
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction.
• Ability to be pragmatic in decision making; requires high integrity.
• Ability to effectively train people inside and outside their work group.

Preference will be given to qualified local candidates.

Software/Computer Skills & Experience:

• Intermediate level of knowledge in basic hardware and software using of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, Visio, Google Workspace, Outlook/Gmail and web-site software required.
• Has the ability to learn new software systems and data management systems quickly.
• Proficient keyboarding and typing skills.