Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal operation and safety of our facilities and manufacturing equipment. Your expertise will help maintain a productive environment by performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and executing repairs efficiently. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your mechanical, electrical, and technical skills in a fast-paced setting, contributing directly to the seamless functioning of our operations.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain preventive maintenance schedules on machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, equipment such as tube or bottle fillers, packaging equipment such as cartoners, case tapers, labelers, lot coders, shrink tunnels, sealers and mixing equipment.
• Operate Human Machine Interface controllers (HMIs) for troubleshooting automation and system adjustments.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to accurately diagnose problems.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to document work orders, track maintenance activities, and schedule future inspections to keep logs of work completed up to date.
• Supervise or assist with facilities maintenance projects while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Lead or support team members in manufacturing environments to keep production operating.
• Assist with Machine commissioning, write and execute Installation and Operation Qualifications on equipment.
• Identify trouble areas and inform department heads of recurring problems and propose corrective action plan(s) with preventative measures.
• Follow established SOP’s and help create new ones as needed.
• Maintain an organized maintenance shop, including keeping spare parts inventory accurate.
• Be present at line startup(s) and observe the equipment while it’s running to ensure proper use and functioning.
• Any additional duties as assigned by the Lead and/or Supervisor

Skills

• Strong mechanical knowledge with experience in facilities maintenance and manufacturing environments.
• Good communication skills in English for clear documentation and collaboration.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills using a methodical problem-solving approach by applying sequential processes, rationalized action plans and root cause analysis so that packaging machines can be repaired in a safe and expedited manner.
• Practical knowledge of machine controls, sensors, and actuators.
• Previous experience in a high-speed packaging environment utilizing GMP (previous experience working in an FDA regulated environment is a plus).

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma required
• Engineering Apprenticeship, certifications or degree in applicable field strongly preferred
• Experience with machine diagnostic.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) optional
• Paid Time Off (PTO)