The Maintenance Technician is responsible for managing mechanical reliability for the plant. Supports the Plant and Production Manager with all aspects of mechanical maintenance.
Key Tasks & Activities
- Changeover, repair, and troubleshoot all plant production equipment (blow molding, injection molding and extrusion, and all associated equipment; varies by plant)
- Support of equipment installation, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications- Identification of complex problems with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic issues on all associated equipment (conveyors, compressors, chillers, programmable controllers, robots); review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
- Able to understand and complete PMs based on PM schedules
- Understanding of machine processing and recipe management
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
- Identification of the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the job
- Assist with the organization and definition of maintenance/equipment standards
- Responsive to maintenance requests in a timely manner and complete maintenance reports as required
- Maintain plant equipment to ensure maximum efficiency
- Ability to work with vendors and/or contractors as required
- Order spare parts or services as required
- Make required changes or adjustments as required
- Implement operational improvements (spoilage, downtime, line speeds, etc.)
- Train others to operate equipment and produce products safely and efficiently
- Observes all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping, GMP, and Global Food Safety practices
- Update SAP PM entries on computer as required
- Maintain organization of spare parts
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager
- Complete special projects and duties as assigned
Who we are looking for
Background and Experience
- Minimum High School Diploma (or GED/High School Certification); prefer Technical School Certification
- Stretch blow molding experience
- Stretch blow molding processing experience
- 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing experience in plastics technology or a similar technical area
- Previous leadership/supervisory experience preferred
Technical Skills
- Strong mechanical maintenance experience and strong knowledge hand and power tools
- Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Good working knowledge of computer systems including MS Office and SAP
Interpersonal Skills
- Ability to clearly communicate technical system issues
- 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 in a timely manner with limited supervision
- Physical requirements and work environment
- Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours and weekends as business demands
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for various times throughout the shift, to move or traverse in manufacturing area safely, to ascend/descend a ladder or stairs, and to position self to work on manufacturing equipment
- Ability to see information postings throughout the facility; visually troubleshoot items on machinery; and read directions, documents, and signage
- Ability to frequently move object weighing up to 50-75 pounds and to work in very hot or very cold conditions
- Ability to drive a forklift and achieve certification
To Apply: Email your resume with the subject line “Maintenance Tech” to Zach.Ellsworth@jfs.ohio.gov