PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities

• Install, set up, and adjust a battery of complex production machines and equipment, (including, but not limited to: liquid and powder fillers, heat tunnels, silk screening equipment, automatic carton formers, labelers, sealers, label printers, cappers, and conveyor lines) according to specifications and production requirements
• Carry out production line changeovers including line flushing, equipment adjustments and verification of operational readiness to meet schedule, quality & safety standards
• Repair and maintain production machines and equipment; in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufactures specifications; using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments
• Diagnose complex equipment failures
• Adjust sensitive electrical, thermal, and timing elements to meet specifications
• Set up and operate drill press, grinder, & other metal working tools to make/repair equipment parts
• Carry out preventative maintenance procedures according to schedules; maintain repair and parts replacement logs
• Keep specification and setup records updated for all production machinery and equipment
• Carry out other departmental duties as assigned by Management
• May occasionally work in other trades

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical equipment in an industrial setting
• 2 Year Technical Degree or equivalent, Preferred
• Well versed in manufacturing safety practices and Lockout/Tag out protocols
• Must be able to demonstrate safe lifting capability for 50 pounds on a regular basis and be able to operate lifting mechanisms for heavier loads
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, samples, specifications and be able to follow verbal instructions
• Computer skills with Microsoft (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Familiar with Solid Works a plus
• Must have good written/verbal communication skills and be a creative thinker
• Possess excellent people skills and work well in a team environment
• Experience using shop equipment, such as: drill press, mills, lathe, surface grinder, press break, shear, forklift
• Experience with air compressors, HVAC equipment, and electrical gear preferred

Requirements

• Must be able to do the following:
• Tolerate perfume odors
• Follow all ISO 22716 rules and procedures, including wearing a hair net and beard net
• Follow and enforce all established safety rules and procedures
• Maintain good attendance, cooperate with supervisors and fellow employees, and adhere to company rules and policies at all times
• Available to work overtime as required