Tittle: Maintenance Technician

Location: Hickory, NC 28601

Duration: 6 Months contract (Possible extension)

JOB SUMMARY & FUNCTIONS:

The purpose of this position is:

Leads preventative maintenance activities, troubleshoots processes and process equipment, and executes equipment repairs/modifications.

This position includes significant duties such as:

• Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns and performs mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance whenever required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.

• Repairs, rebuilds, adjusts, inspects, and monitors production and/or facility related equipment and machinery.

• Completes required preventive maintenance at defined intervals in Tabware system. Routinely assesses the suitability of such intervals and Product covered and revises when necessary.

• Operation includes: monitoring output quality and quantity; troubleshooting; making necessary machine / parameter adjustments where applicable; and alleviating minor jams.

• Provides technical support for troubleshooting equipment problems which are beyond the Production Associate’s capability to address.

• Responsible for the waste removal for hazardous materials and tools.

• Implements equipment modifications or improvements.

• Reads prints to make mechanical repairs on molding machines and associated sub-systems.

• This includes correcting molding processes as necessary to ensure molded components meet or exceed quality expectations.

• Performs other duties as required to meet the needs of the department and company.

• Participates in Quality activities in functional area and coordinates with the appropriate audience to arrive at the critical decisions necessary for the correct disposition of product as assigned. This includes verifying the correct set-up of molding machines and auxiliary equipment before processing.

• Communicates status of technical issues with leadership team.

Expected to use Lean tools (e.g., 5S, 20 Keys, etc.) per current procedures.

• Works with hand tools, lockout/tagout, chemicals, etc., demonstrating proper safety precautions.

• Completes production records / forms recording relevant data onto forms or via electronic data entry in Tabware or other systems. Ensures accuracy and good documentation practices per company and cGMP standards.

• Operates molding machines utilizing activities such as set-up and processing when required.

Working Conditions:

Disagreeable working conditions. Exposure to industrial machinery, moving parts, electrical and other energy sources. Designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required. Exposure to fumes and chemicals such as cleaners, inks, and solvents. Exposure to high frequency noise. Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds and up to 65 pounds rarely.

Education:

Associates Degree or Technical Certificate program or equivalent experience.High School diploma or GED

Experience:

3-5 years manufacturing experience with two years of responsibilities for equipment maintenance troubleshooting or equivalent military experience.

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road