Production Maintenance Technician I - 3rd Shift

Production Maintenance Technician I

Job Summary:

The primary duties of this position will be performing set-ups, adjustments, changeovers, repairs, and trouble-shooting Production equipment. Performing routine and/or preventative maintenance including replacing worn components, lubrication, cleaning, lock-out/tag out are also a requirement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicate with Shift Managers and/or Supervisors as to equipment needed repaired and priority to keep equipment running.
• Review daily Work Order's (WO) prioritize and repair the equipment accordingly. Complete WO's by describing work done.
• Makes Mechanical, Pneumatic and Electrical Repairs to all Decoration & Assembly Equipment as needed.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assembly and decoration equipment.
• Ensure decorating and assembly equipment is free of safety hazard.
• Able to change over assembly equipment.
• Evaluate performance of existing decorating and assembly equipment and makes adjustments to maintain the highest rate of production and quality possible.
• Responsible for communicating parts needing to be ordered to ensure we do not run out.
• Leaves work areas neat and orderly.
• Design and build additional auxiliary equipment.
• Uses lathes and mills to make basic parts and fixtures.
• Have basic electrical knowledge capable of making general repairs to electrical circuits and components and replacing electrical plugs, switches, and motors.

General Conduct

• Maintain a respectful working relationship with TeamMates, Managers, Shift Managers, Team Leaders to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Committed to Continual Improvement to raise personal performance above the standard and to develop new methods to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and reduce customer complaints.
• Maintain excellent attendance as defined in the Company's Attendance Policy.
• Support, enforce and comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.
• Submit and assist in Kaizen Cards and Good Ideas to improve Safety, Quality and procedural operations that will benefit the Company.
• Actively participate in meetings and discussions by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving, and offering feedback.
• Dresses for Safety with Long Pants and Steel Toed Shoes. Wears other PPE as required for the job.
• Performs duties in a safe and orderly manner to eliminate work place injuries.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• SQF / GMP Guidelines
• Lockout / Tagout
• Pipe Identification
• Air Compressor (start up and shut down)
• Ladder
• Radio Etiquette
• Arc Flash

Education and Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of the proper use of power and hand tools.
• Ability to work safely and with minimal supervision.
• Preferred one (1) to two (2) years' experience working in a maintenance environment.
• Have a strong mechanical and basic electrical knowledge.
• Basic computer skills and be able to communicate with email and write procedures.
• Skilled in use of lathe, mill, welding, and cutting tools preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
• Exposure to dirt, grease, oil, plastic material lubricants, etc.
• Lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Frequent pulling, pushing, and lifting. Must wear steel-toed safety shoes.