Packaging Line Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a Packaging Line Maintenance Technician for a client based in Detroit, MI. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated packaging equipment to support safe, consistent, and efficient production.

The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation troubleshooting experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated packaging and production equipment to ensure consistent and reliable operation.
  
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related issues and implement timely solutions to minimize production downtime.
  
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on packaging equipment, conveyors, robotics, and other automated machinery.
  
• Monitor packaging line performance and identify potential equipment issues before they impact production.
  
• Support packaging leadership by assisting with the training and guidance of production team members on equipment operation, packaging procedures, and quality standards.
  
• Help ensure packaged products consistently meet established quality requirements.
  
• Maintain a clear understanding of workflow throughout the packaging and production operation.
  
• Adapt troubleshooting techniques and equipment operation based on changing production conditions, materials, additives, and operating requirements.
  
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
  
• Work with HMI and PLC-controlled equipment to identify and troubleshoot operational issues.
  
• Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic systems and pneumatically actuated packaging equipment.
  
• Support the maintenance and repair of robotic and other complex automated systems.
  
• Assist with maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
  
• Follow all established safety procedures and applicable electrical codes and practices.
  
• Work efficiently to support production goals and daily operating requirements.
  
• Participate in cleaning, sanitizing, organization, and other facility maintenance activities as required.
  
• Assist other departments and support additional operational needs as assigned.
  
• Maintain a professional and respectful work environment and communicate effectively with team members and leadership.
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
  
• Minimum of two years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting packaging lines or automated production equipment.
  
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  
• Experience working with HMI and PLC-controlled equipment.
  
• Experience troubleshooting pneumatic systems and packaging machinery.
  
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
  
• Working knowledge of electrical codes, procedures, and safe work practices.
  
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing automated equipment such as:
  
  • Packaging machinery
    
  • Conveyors
    
  • Robotic systems
    
  • Pneumatic equipment
    
  • Other complex automated production equipment
    
• Ability to work across multiple areas of automation, including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
  
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose equipment issues quickly.
  
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and identify productive work when immediate direction is not provided.
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  
• Ability to consistently meet productivity and performance expectations.
  
• Professional and respectful demeanor.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, and other shifts as operational needs require.
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear required PPE, including steel-toed footwear, hard hat, safety glasses, and other protective equipment as required.
  
• Ability to work safely in varying temperatures within production, warehouse, and outdoor environments throughout the year.
  
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50+ lbs.
  
• Ability to climb, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, reach, and perform other physical activities necessary to safely maintain and repair equipment.
  
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a physical examination and drug screening.