Maintenance Technician (Newville)

Maintenance Technician

The person in this position maintains facility and equipment to accommodate production / warehousing in a safe working atmosphere. The Maintenance Technician acts as a front line leader for technical knowledge on highly complex automation or equipment problems. This position requires working with outside contractors and vendors for maintaining equipment and needed inventory. This person is also required to communicate with the Technical Supervisor and other personnel on any and all activities that affect safety, quality, or production.

Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines.

Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements of all equipment.

Troubleshoot any issues of mechanical devices, and correct issues as necessary to maintain productivity / quality standards.

Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Assist in the set up and tear down of production lines.

Control downtime by communicating with all departments.

Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts, fabricate parts when needed, adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.

Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories, and conserve resources when able.

Responsible for facility maintenance (inside and outside).

Prepare maintenance reports, document and communicate actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

Work in a safe and efficient manner using all personal protective, safety equipment, and devices required, comply with company safety policies and procedures, and promote a safe work environment.

Be actively involved in Continuous Improvement.

Perform other duties as assigned by management / supervisors.

Adherence to safety policies and procedures.

Quality of work.

Production goals.

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Desired : Three or more years of experience in maintenance required. Electrical, mechanical, and hydraulics knowledge required. Experience working with PLC and Drive Controllers. Equipment skills desired : knowledge of shrink wrap equipment, balers, heat tunnels, printers, glue machines, conveyors, carton sealer, stretch wrappers.

Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.

Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business.

Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed.

Ability to effectively work in teams.

Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people.

Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.

Basic math and reading skills.

Ability to read, comprehend, and, where necessary, complete : blue prints, electrical schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, work orders, repair parts requests.

Ability to operate and understand measuring equipment such as : standard or metric tape measure, micrometer, caliper, scale, VOM (Volt / Ohm Meter).

Advanced knowledge of machine operations and mechanical functions.

Ability to disassemble, repair, and troubleshoot plant machines.

Ability to overhaul, rebuild, and troubleshoot plant machines.

Ability to make simple parts or equipment and tools.

Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.

Effective interpersonal skills, including listening.

Attributes desired include being self-motivated, assertive, self-starter, problem-solver, and results driven.