Job Purpose : To contribute to the success of our customers by ensuring that Production Equipment is maintained in a way that maximizes production line "up-time".
Job Responsibilities and Duties :
- Respond to maintenance requests and conduct routine maintenance so that production equipment reliably achieves production goals.
Conduct changeovers and equipment start-ups in a minimal amount of time to meet or exceed production standards.
Tests out equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime to be sure equipment is ready to run without downtime at start-ups.Minimizes "stop-gap" measures as means of keeping lines and equipment operating.Order parts as used and needed to minimize emergency maintenance.Request work orders as needed to ensure equipment uptime.Measures "down-time" and de-briefs others to improve future outcomes.Respond to all internal customer requests with urgency.Production is the main internal customer of maintenance.Accomplish preventive maintenance (PM) and practice Continuous Improvement so that production equipment achieves production goals.Execute PM tasks on schedule to ensure prevention of future down time.
Follow through on PM task and line work findings to continually improve equipment reliabilityContribute knowledge learned through the completion of PM tasks to the PM planning process, ensuring up-time and efficiency of equipment.Ensure changes in schedules, material availability and line operations do not prevent PM's from being completed.Work to improve equipment design to maximize throughput while reducing none-value added labor.Administration of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), ensuring system reliability and accuracy.Enter completed work orders into CMMS.
Sign parts out to work orders.Order and restock parts, sign into CMMS.Other CMMS duties as assigned.Maintain safety, cleanliness, and upkeep of equipment and maintenance areas.Must administer lock-out tag-out (LOTO) and follow GMP rules.
Must keep work areas clean and well organized.This position requires the ability to identify and correct safety issues for the benefit of all employees.Understand and maintain a culture of "lean action" within the department so that we live lean better than any organization.Implement and maintain standards and processes that eliminate waste throughout the department.
Apply and utilize "lean tools" to permanently implement improvements.Institutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)Other work as assigned.Prior Experience :
3 or more years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required. A High School Diploma (or equivalent) is preferred.Prefer applicants with 2 or more years of formal packaging or industrial training.Knowledge Requirements :
To be effective, this position requires the ability to multitask, demonstrate a sense of urgency, and the ability to organize. Needs to understand or learn all procedures and processes and Good Manufacturing Practices. Knowledge is normally acquired through a technical school certificate of degree and / or equivalent experience.
Licenses and Certifications :
Preferred but not required a Class C Boiler license.Work Requirement :
This position may require significant work hours beyond the normal workday based on the demands of the business cycle, customer volume of business, and specific sales efforts underway. It has a moderate to high demand for tight deadlines. This position entails work of a cyclical nature. This position will experience moderate interruption in workflow, starting and stopping for production requirements. It has no requirement for overnight or day travel.
Physical Requirements :
This position requires :
Continuous (6 or more hours per day) bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, and grasping.Continuous (6 or more hours per day) standing and walking.Continuous (6 or more hours per day) talking, teaching, and repetitive motion, hand / wrist movement.Occasional (up to 2 hours per day) working at a computer terminal.Sensory requirements : Good eyesight, normal hearing, and fluent in the English language.Working Conditions :
Indoors, seasonally hot and humid.Will be exposed to various fragrances which at times may be at elevated levels.Moving and lifting objects, sometimes 50 lbs. frequently.