What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at Accredo Packaging, Inc.?
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Maintenance Assistant Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Job Type: Full-Time (W2) Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Pay: $22.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience Overtime: As scheduled Position Summary Advance Polybag – Nevada, Inc. is seeking a dependable and mechanically inclined Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Assistant to support the safe and efficient operation of our manufacturing facility. This position performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, cleaning, lubrication, inspections, and equipment servicing throughout the plant. The position works under the direction of the Plant Maintenance Manager/Engineer. The successful candidate should have hands-on mechanical aptitude, a strong commitment to workplace safety, and the ability to develop their maintenance skills while working with experienced maintenance personnel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on bag machines, extrusion equipment, recycling equipment, printing presses, air compressors, forklifts, and other plant machinery. Inspect drives, motors, belts, bearings, filters, pumps, and other machine components. Lubricate and grease bag machines, extruders, and other production equipment according to established PM schedules. Change and clean printing-press dryer air filters and extruder vacuum-pump filters. Maintain clean and organized work areas and perform general facility maintenance as assigned. Safety Responsibilities Safety is an essential function of this position. Employees must follow all company safety rules, plant procedures, and applicable regulations. Maintenance employees are expected to: Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements whenever applicable. Follow fall-protection, confined-space, and hot-work procedures. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Follow safe procedures when working around electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and stored-energy systems. Never perform work for which they have not been properly trained or authorized. Stop work and seek assistance when a task or condition is unsafe or outside their level of experience. Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, injuries, and hazards to management. Work cooperatively with production and other departments to maintain a safe manufacturing environment. Compliance with company safety rules, plant policies, and operating procedures is a condition of employment. Tools & Technical Skills Experience with or willingness to develop proficiency in: Hand and power tools Machining tools, including drill press, band saw, and belt sander. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of mechanical, industrial, manufacturing, or maintenance experience preferred. Candidates with less experience may be considered for a Maintenance Assistant/developmental role. Manufacturing experience preferred. General mechanical aptitude and basic electrical knowledge. Experience with bag-making, extrusion, printing, converting, or similar manufacturing equipment is preferred. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems and assist with cause-and-effect analysis. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with maintenance, production, and management. Dependable, safety-conscious, self-motivated, and willing to learn. Ability to work independently after receiving appropriate training and instruction. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with industrial maintenance work. Ability and willingness to work scheduled overtime when required. Preferred Experience Experience in any of the following is beneficial: Plastic-film extrusion equipment Motors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, and drive systems Electrical troubleshooting and wiring Hydraulics and pneumatics Welding and fabrication Forklift maintenance Preventive maintenance programs Work Environment This position works in an active manufacturing environment and may involve exposure to operating machinery, elevated temperatures, noise, moving equipment, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and other industrial conditions. Proper PPE and adherence to all safety procedures are required. Equal Employment Opportunity Advance Polybag – Nevada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, military status, political affiliation, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To select a language to apply, please go to the top right of the page and click on the blue globe for a drop-down list. Para seleccionar un idioma para aplicar, vaya a la parte superior derecha de la página y haga clic en el globo azul para ver una lista desplegable. Để chọn ngôn ngữ để áp dụng, vui lòng đi tới phía trên bên phải của trang và nhấp vào quả cầu màu xanh để xem danh sách thả xuống. Thank you for your interest in a career with Accredo Packaging! Our team is expanding and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Our continued success depends on it! So once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones that suit you the best. Remember to check back as we are always posting new opportunities that might interest you! Thanks for you interest in working with our team! Accredo Packaging, Inc. located in Sugar Land, Tx manufactures and supplies sustainable high value added, flexible packaging, predominantly for the pre-packaged foods and consumer products markets in North America. We are committed to recycling, water and energy conservation, and many sustainable initiatives throughout our manufacturing process. We achieve state of the art, environmentally responsible, flexible packaging conversions by combining the best people in the industry with the latest available technologies.
Salary : $22 - $25