Autonomous Maintenance Tech 3rd Shift

We are seeking a Technical Operator dedicated to operating, maintaining, and optimizing automated production equipment through autonomous maintenance practices. This role emphasizes proactive care--cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and minor adjustments--to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. While basic troubleshooting is required, the primary focus is to use continuous improvement to maintain the production equipment to sustain a world-class operational standard.

Job Duties:

• Adhere to safety protocols and safety maps to perform minor interventions and/or lockout/tagout.
• Assign tasks as needed for operators and support staff for retail lines
• Ensure products comply with quality expectations and specifications
• Operate, maintain, and optimize automated machinery to ensure smooth production workflows.
• Perform autonomous maintenance tasks such as cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and centerlining.
• Perform visual inspections to detect abnormalities and prevent failures/downtime.
• Conduct routine operational checks and ensure machines are ready for start-up and shut-down.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify early signs of wear or abnormal conditions.
• Train newer or less technical operators how to properly operate and maintain the equipment.
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring issues and collaborate with maintenance teams for corrective actions.
• Assist in new equipment installation, testing, and commissioning to ensure proper autonomous maintenance standards are established.
• Maintain accurate logs of machine performance, downtime, and maintenance interventions.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams for system upgrades, calibration, and modifications.