Production Line Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Production Line Maintenance Technician

Job Overview: The Production Line Maintenance Technician will independently operate production line equipment and perform corrective maintenance tasks across multiple production lines. Periodic preventative maintenance including cleaning, inspection, and lubrication. Its a newly created position to increase production line up-time and not have to wait for Maintenance. Position will report to manufacturing manager.

Shift: Both shifts Monday - Thursday, Friday OT Possible

• 1st 4:45AM - 3:30PM
• 2nd shift 3:15PM - 2AM

Pay: $22-$29/hr DOE ($1000 Sign On Bonus)

Company Benefits:

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Disability, Life)
• 401k Match
• PTO 16 days year 1
• New state of the art office/manufacturing/distribution facility
• Diversity, 8 languages spoken
• Wellness Program
• Fun events including "Thank You Thursdays", Mini doughnut Truck
• Fast-paced work environment

Key Duties:

• 1st responder to line mechanical issues, will cover multiple lines
• Will be a "firefighter" and perform PM's
• Effectively troubleshoot and repair issues on the production line impacting daily performance; Use diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications as needed to aid in troubleshooting.
• Respond to downtime with a sense of urgency and follow escalation protocols.
• Assist in modification of existing equipment and installation of new equipment.
• Maintain equipment by daily maintenance (inspecting, cleaning) and preventative maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance and efficiency; Partner with Maintenance Mechanic as required
• Maintain records for equipment preventative maintenance in computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Ensure Lean principles are implemented across the production line to deliver culture, ownership, and performance goals.
• Conduct in-process quality and compliance checks, take necessary actions to address non-compliance
• Communicate vendor and production related issues with Quality, Line Lead, and Supervisor.
• Partner with Line Lead and Supervisors to identify / implement actions to improve processes for performance and reduce waste.
• Create and maintain all documentation as required to support daily reporting and customer compliance.
• Assist in training new Line Technicians, Line Specialists, and Machine Operators to ensure understanding of quality and process standards.
• Coordinate with Mixing department, Line Lead, and Machine Operators to effectively complete changeover activities for next shop floor order.
• Leverage rapid changeover principles to significantly reduce changeover times between shop floor order.

Key Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 years minimum of line maintenance in a manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting and tool usage knowledge to conduct adjustments, changeovers, and corrective maintenance.
• Experience with Lean principles including 5S, standard work, rapid changeover.
• Computer literacy to include Outlook, Word, Excel, and CMMS systems.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with a diverse workforce
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Lift up to 50lbs

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