What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician II position at Lavazza Group?
About The Group
From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 4,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.
Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and we are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.
Job Overview
The Maintenance Technician II at Lavazza ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of processing and packaging equipment in the factory. This role involves proactive and reactive maintenance to uphold manufacturing standards, including upkeep of production and support equipment such as roasters, grinders, packaging machinery, air compressors, and chiller systems. Additionally, responsibilities extend to supporting continuous improvement initiatives and installing new systems.
Location: West Chester, Pa
Job Responsibilities
From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 4,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.
Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and we are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.
Job Overview
The Maintenance Technician II at Lavazza ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of processing and packaging equipment in the factory. This role involves proactive and reactive maintenance to uphold manufacturing standards, including upkeep of production and support equipment such as roasters, grinders, packaging machinery, air compressors, and chiller systems. Additionally, responsibilities extend to supporting continuous improvement initiatives and installing new systems.
Location: West Chester, Pa
Job Responsibilities
- Analyze condition, troubleshoot failures, perform equipment repairs using standard procedures.
- Perform problem solving and resolution of machine issues or reliability improvements.
- Maintain machine standards of operation in accordance with baseline hardware and software installation / measurements / equipment standard setup manual.
- Execute corrective, predictive, and preventative maintenance procedures to ensure a high level of machine utilization (OEE) and low scrap level.
- Perform the equipment setup and change-over process.
- Assist with continuous improvement of equipment / process safety, operation, and efficiency.
- Support new system installations, R&D and engineering projects.
- Train and mentor Technician I and Operators on team and across teams.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Maintenance shop.
- Ensure the health and safety of personnel and care of the property, equipment, and product under their control.
- Assist with Technician III duties when required.
- Partner with other technicians on shift and cross shifts to continually complete objectives.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
- 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience
- 4 years equipment maintenance experience
- Knowledge in mechanical & electrical (motor circuits, VFDs, Servos, PLCs, single / three phase electrical systems) troubleshooting and repair of automated equipment
- Experience in reading, understanding, and interpreting blueprints, schematics and equipment documentation
- Knowledge of hand and power tool application, operation and use
- Knowledge of the high speed packaging line, roasting and grinding processing equipment (Preferred)
- Experience in machining, welding & fabrication (Preferred)
- Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits
- 401K Package
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Cafeteria and Gym (West Chester location)
- Ability to be barista certified
- Monthly Lunches provided by Lavazza
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Performance Development Plans
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!
- Free coffee, anytime!