Maintenance Technician III

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 5,000 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 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

At Lavazza, the Maintenance Technician III is the lead shift technical authority ensuring that the equipment operates in the safest, most productive and reliable electro-mechanical condition.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical shift leadership, coordination, and oversight of shift maintenance activities and personnel.
• Analyze condition, troubleshoot failures, perform equipment repairs using standard procedures.
• Interface with Operational Shift Manager (OSM) and production personnel to determine maintenance priorities and requirements.
• Lead problem solving and resolution of machine issues or reliability improvements.
• Train and mentor Technician I / II on team and across teams.
• Maintain machine standards of operation in accordance with baseline hardware and software installation / measurements / equipment standard setup manual.
• Develop, document and execute corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance procedures to ensure a high level of machine utilization (OEE) and low scrap level.
• Drive and lead continuous improvement of equipment / process safety, operation and efficiency.
• Oversee the equipment setup and change-over process.
• Support new system installations, R&D and engineering projects.
• 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 Maintenance Manager duties when need arises.
• Partner with other technicians on shift and cross shifts to continually complete objectives.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.
  
  
  

Professional Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience
• 7 years equipment maintenance experience.
• Must be flexible to work all shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Advanced /Expert 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.
• Experience as a leader, trainer, influencer, and mentor of technical personnel (Preferred)
• Expert knowledge of the high speed packaging line, roasting and grinding processing equipment (Preferred)
• Ability to continuously learn and apply new methods and techniques
• Ability to lift 50lbs and walk/stand for long periods
• Proven punctuality and attendance record
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and background screen
  
  
  

Benefits/Perks

• 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!
  
  
  

Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.