Production Maintenance Technician I

Job Summary:

The primary duties of this position will be performing set-ups, adjustments, changeovers, repairs, and trouble-shooting Production equipment. Performing routine and/or preventative maintenance including replacing worn components, lubrication, cleaning, lock-out/tag out are also a requirement.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Communicate with Shift Managers and/or Supervisors as to equipment needed repaired and priority to keep equipment running.
Review daily Work Order’s (WO) prioritize and repair the equipment accordingly. Complete WO’s by describing work done.
Makes Mechanical, Pneumatic and Electrical Repairs to all Decoration & Assembly Equipment as needed.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on assembly and decoration equipment.
Ensure decorating and assembly equipment is free of safety hazard.
Able to change over assembly equipment.
Evaluate performance of existing decorating and assembly equipment and makes adjustments to maintain the highest rate of production and quality possible.
Responsible for communicating parts needing to be ordered to ensure we do not run out.
Leaves work areas neat and orderly.
Design and build additional auxiliary equipment.
Uses lathes and mills to make basic parts and fixtures.
Have basic electrical knowledge capable of making general repairs to electrical circuits and components and replacing electrical plugs, switches, and motors.

General Conduct

Maintain a respectful working relationship with TeamMates, Managers, Shift Managers, Team Leaders to promote teamwork and a positive work environment.
Committed to Continual Improvement to raise personal performance above the standard and to develop new methods to eliminate waste, improve productivity, and reduce customer complaints.
Maintain excellent attendance as defined in the Company’s Attendance Policy.
Support, enforce and comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and quality.
Submit and assist in Kaizen Cards and Good Ideas to improve Safety, Quality and procedural operations that will benefit the Company.
Actively participate in meetings and discussions by providing suggestions for improvement, problem solving, and offering feedback.
Dresses for Safety with Long Pants and Steel Toed Shoes. Wears other PPE as required for the job.
Performs duties in a safe and orderly manner to eliminate work place injuries.

Required Skills/Abilities:

SQF / GMP Guidelines
Lockout / Tagout
Pipe Identification
Air Compressor (start up and shut down)
Ladder
Radio Etiquette
Arc Flash

Education and Experience:

High school graduate or equivalent.
Demonstrate the knowledge of the proper use of power and hand tools.
Ability to work safely and with minimal supervision.
Preferred one (1) to two (2) years’ experience working in a maintenance environment.
Have a strong mechanical and basic electrical knowledge.
Basic computer skills and be able to communicate with email and write procedures.
Skilled in use of lathe, mill, welding, and cutting tools preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing or sitting.
Exposure to dirt, grease, oil, plastic material lubricants, etc.
Lifting up to 45 pounds.
Frequent pulling, pushing, and lifting. Must wear steel-toed safety shoes.