Line Maintenance Technician (7am-7pm​/ dayshift) **$29hr+** No Mandatory Overtime

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Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Notifies appropriate personnel of real or potential safety hazards or violations and takes immediate corrective action when necessary.
• Gains working knowledge of plant equipment and how it operates, using knowledge to properly troubleshoot and maintain.
• Understands theory, application, repairs and the maintenance of hydraulic/pneumatic systems to meet operational specifications and tolerances.
• Reads blueprints, schematics, mechanical drawings, electrical prints, and other technical documents to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes electrical, mechanical and operational issues on all equipment and takes required corrective action to resolve these issues.
• Performs preventive maintenance and lubrication on all equipment.
• Performs changeovers on all equipment.
• Knowledgeable in 120/230/480 low voltages.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs/replaces electrical and control devices including: AC or DC drives, contractors, motors, breakers, solenoids, power supplies, sensors, and indicator lights.
• Has a clear understanding of predictive maintenance, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance workflow processes.
• Knowledgeable of standard manufacturing workplace computer programs, including Outlook, Excel and plant CMMS (Infor, Maximo, MP2, SAP, etc.)
• Maintains equipment records and logs (as needed), including detailed work orders and actions taken to resolve problems.
• Assists production, maintenance, process engineers, and project engineers to meet daily priorities, coverage and special projects
• Assists with projects and equipment installations as necessary.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and assists with training of new personnel.
• Attends all training seminars provided by the company, when applicable.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area, including housekeeping of maintenance shops and tool boxes.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum completion of (2) year vocational school or commensurate experience, preferred.
• Minimum (3) three experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Desired verifiable training from a technical institution and/or documented equivalent of experiences described in Skill-Sets.
• Intermediate to Advanced mechanical knowledge and skills.
• Fundamental to applied knowledge of electrical theory and principles of operation.
• Good communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Understands the impact of downtime and waste on production efficiency.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Able to perform assigned duties without direct supervision.

Work Environment:

• Noisy environment requiring hearing protection; manufacturing environment requiring safety shoes and safety glasses other PPE required based upon specific tasks.
• Temperature variations between low and high temperatures.
• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12–hour shift.
• Constant bending, kneeling, and climbing throughout shift.
• Constant climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams.
• Frequent reaching overhead during shift.
• Constant pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift.
• Constant lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Operation of roll manipulators, baler, and compactor.
• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
• Required participation in a daily pre-shift warm-up routine.