Drum Filler Technician

Description

Kanawha Scales & Systems (KSS) is a leader in industrial weighing, measurement, and automation solutions, supporting customers across manufacturing, mining, utilities, logistics, aerospace, defense, and energy. For decades, we’ve built our reputation on technical expertise, reliable service, and a simple philosophy: take care of our customers and take care of our people.

At KSS, our people are what set us apart. We offer competitive pay, strong benefits, and ongoing training to support long-term growth. As we continue to expand, we provide real opportunities for employees to develop their skills, advance their careers, and make an impact.

KSS is hiring a Drum Filler Technician in Parkersburg, WV Branch. This role builds, installs, programs, starts up, services, repairs, and upgrades drum, pail, and tote (IBC) filling systems from any manufacturer for customers in the chemical, food & beverage, personal care, and petroleum industries. The goal is to keep customer filling lines precise, efficient, compliant, and running with minimal downtime.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Installation, Assembly & Programming

• Install new filling equipment in industrial environments
• Assemble and test new filling equipment and conveyor systems
• Assemble filling system controllers, including programming (program download, setup, and configuration)
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial filling equipment in a variety of customer environments
• Lift and rig equipment using a crane, hoist, or forklift
• Mount machines and conveyors to drawing specifications
• Mount electrical and pneumatic enclosures; run conduit, unistrut, and pneumatic lines as needed
• Make electrical and pneumatic terminations per drawings
• Perform electrical and pneumatic tests, make field adjustments, lubricate equipment, and commission systems
  
  

Equipment Setup & Operation

• Install, start up, and commission new automatic and semi-automatic drum, pail, and tote filling systems, including replacement units when parts for older equipment are no longer available
• Integrate filling equipment with customers' existing production, conveying, and palletizing lines
• Configure and monitor weight-based (gravimetric) and volumetric filling controls, including filling lances and fill-rate settings
• Verify containers reach target fill weights and support check-weighing and re-weighing processes
• Support product changeovers so customers can run multiple products on one line without losing productivity
  
  

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on filling, capping, sealing, and conveying equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical issues on any make or model of filler; clear line blockages and leaks
• Calibrate and test scales and load cells used in filling systems
• Replace worn parts and perform equipment upgrades to improve accuracy, throughput, and uptime
  
  

Quality & Documentation

• Help customers prevent inaccurate fills, overflow, product loss, and contamination
• Record service work, calibration results, parts used, and equipment issues accurately
• Follow cleanup and changeover protocols between products
  
  

Safety & Customer Support

• Follow all KSS and customer site safety rules, including lockout/tagout and confined-space procedures where applicable
• Wear required PPE (respirator, gloves, eye protection) when working around chemicals and other hazardous materials
• Service safety features such as dust filtration and containment systems that protect workers from hazardous materials
• Help customers stay compliant with industry regulatory requirements through accurate, well-maintained equipment
• Communicate clearly with customer operators and supervisors on equipment status, needs, and recommendations
• Train customer staff on proper equipment operation as needed
  
  

Equipment Assembly

• Read mechanical and assembly drawings
• Review spreadsheets and BOMs, and pull inventory for builds
• Build pallets and skids
• Assemble machines to standard tolerances and specifications using hand and power tools (grinder, drill, impact, etc.); drill and tap holes in various metals, including stainless steel
• Assemble and set up various types of conveyor systems
• Run and terminate electrical and pneumatic connections; adjust, lubricate, inspect, and test equipment for customer verification
• Inspect for quality concerns and prepare equipment for shipping
  
  

Controller Assembly

• Read electrical, pneumatic, and assembly drawings
• Review spreadsheets and BOMs, and pull inventory for builds
• Punch holes and make cutouts in stainless steel enclosures
• Build back panels, install hardware, and wire panels per drawings
• Establish communication (Ethernet, serial, analog, etc.) and perform basic setup of HMIs, PLCs, scale instruments, VFDs, and other hardware; download and upload programs using a laptop
• Perform pneumatic terminations
• Test controllers with corresponding equipment
  
  

Required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic mechanical, electrical, and construction skills, and familiarity with hand and power tools
• Ability to safely work with AC and DC voltages up to 480VAC
• Ability to work with pneumatics and hydraulics up to several hundred PSI
• Computer skills, including using a laptop to download and upload programs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work under pressure; customers' entire production may be held up by a down drum filler
• Ability to document and report results from testing and troubleshooting
• Commitment to keeping up with safety standards and following safety policies
• Valid driver's license, ability to travel, and ability to operate a company vehicle
  
  

Preferred

• Understanding of scale principles and operation
• 1 years of experience in industrial maintenance, packaging, filling, or production equipment
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, or scale instruments
• Experience in chemical, food & beverage, or petroleum environments
  
  

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Travel to customer sites up to 60% of the time
• Lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly; use drum dollies and material-handling equipment for heavier containers
• Stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tight spaces for extended periods
• Work around chemicals, noise, and varying temperatures while wearing PPE, including respirators
• Pass any required pre-employment screening and customer site safety requirements
  
  

What We Offer

We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance: Highmark
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Company-paid STD & LTD Disability Insurance
• Educational and Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity (12 weeks) and Paternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: 4% employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-provided PPE
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Networking and professional development opportunities
  
  

Working Conditions

The Nature Of The Industrial Weighing Business Is 24/7/365, And The Drum Filler Technician Must Be Prepared To Support Operations As Needed. Special Working Conditions Include

• Evening and weekend work
• Working outdoors and in various environmental conditions
• Operating in and around industrial facilities across a wide range of industries
• Interacting with challenging stakeholders
• Performing tasks outside normal office hours, which may occasionally be done remotely
  
  

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to cover all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Proof of authorization to work lawfully in the United States is required.

Kanawha Scales & Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Salary Description

$27.00/hr - $29.00/hr

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