Production Maintenance Technician

About the role

Proper maintenance of manufacturing equipment is essential to deliver reliable production performance. This position is the primary contributor to reliable machine performance to achieve Manufacturing objectives through the upkeep, repair, troubleshooting, and overhaul of existing electromechanical equipment. Accumulated knowledge is also critical for input on the selection, implementation, and adoption of new equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on a wide variety of production equipment including processing and packaging equipment; plans and schedules PM tasks to align with production availability.
• Performs Demand Maintenance (DM) as needed in response to unexpected downtime, material deviations, quality issues, or safety concerns.
• Uses CMMS to track time and parts used per individual maintenance task; requests purchase of replacement parts and recommends stock levels of spare parts.
• Actively participates in the development and installation of capital projects for the introduction of new equipment and redesign of existing equipment; provides input for the design of machine modifications and implements approved modifications.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives through participation in cross-functional teams and ongoing training of machine operators on effective use, basic preventative maintenance, cleaning, and setup of equipment.
• Communicates performance issues to the appropriate group(s) regarding equipment, processes, and materials across shifts using verbal and/or written electronic communication.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a clean, well-cared-for manner.
• May lead and train other mechanics and/or apprentice mechanics on assigned jobs.
• Complies with federal and state Hazardous Waste regulations including proper handling, storing, and labeling of chemicals; familiar with Crayola's Emergency Action Procedure in the event of a spill or leak.
• Must work scheduled production weekends and overtime as needed; may be asked to work unscheduled production weekends to execute PMs and provide production coverage.

Job Specifications

• High School or GED required; Technical Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the maintenance of electromechanical equipment, with emphasis in high volume manufacturing preferred, or successful completion of Crayola’s Technical Apprenticeship program – 1st tier.
• Working knowledge in three or more of the following areas preferred: systematic troubleshooting, low- to high-speed packaging, industrial robots, plumbing, metal fabrication, industrial electricity, industrial control systems, and equipment rigging.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems of a simple nature to identify faulty components such as motors, fuses, heaters, limit switches, electric motor clutches, brakes, etc.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Physical Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently stands, walks, bends, climbs, pushes, pulls, and reaches.
• Frequently uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls by pulling, pushing, grasping, and scooping.
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds; frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds; occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.