What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Jet Container Company?
Description:
Job Title: Maintenance Technician FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Maintenance Direct Supervisor: Maintenance Manager
Job Summary:
This position performs maintenance and repair work on assembly lines, corrugated machines (McKinley, Flexo, etc.), and warehouse equipment and fixtures.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on corrugated machinery and support equipment.
- Oversee all repairs and troubleshooting of equipment failure
- Monitor to make certain that safety features on equipment are used properly
- Communicate with production staff to maintain the efficiency of operations
- Establish schedules/ perform preventive machine maintenance
- Recommend equipment upgrades, improvements, and/ or new purchases
- Provide reports for the Maintenance Manager and/or Plant Manager concerning any equipment-related issues that may interfere with plant operations
- Respond to emergency breakdowns and minimize downtime.
- Manage the Maintenance Storage Room inventories and purchasing activities to ensure the highest level possible of planning effectiveness
- Conduct a selective monthly inventory of parts and supplies, and compare with the computerized inventory
- Order parts and supplies and oversee barcode scanning of parts inventory
- Problem-solve and address operational troubleshooting questions as they arise
- Other maintenance or general labor duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training preferred.
- 3 years of industrial maintenance experience (corrugated/packaging background preferred).
- Proficiency with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
- PLC experience is a plus.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Technical certifications in electrical or mechanical fields preferred, but not required