Maintenance Technician (End Plant

Brief Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum ends/lids for beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art end-making technology, this high-speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team at a high-volume aluminum end manufacturing plant. This role is essential for ensuring the reliable operation of our high-speed manufacturing equipment, specifically the Shell Press and Conversion machinery.

The Maintenance Technician is a multi-skilled professional responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime and maintain world-class production rates.

Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical failures, electrical faults, and control system issues on high-speed, automated production lines.
• Respond immediately to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective, long-term solutions to restore operations quickly.
• Expertly utilize blueprints, schematics (electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic), technical manuals, and precision measuring tools to perform repairs and installations.

Mechanical and Precision Maintenance

• Perform essential mechanical tasks including gearbox repair, bearing replacement, conveyor maintenance, aligning shafts, and replacing worn parts on presses and converting machines.
• Execute precise alignment procedures on high-speed rotating components and tooling interfaces.
• Perform welding and fabrication for minor repairs and modifications as needed.

Electrical and Controls Maintenance

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, motor controls, distribution systems, sensors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Read and interpret PLC logic (primarily Allen-Bradley) to diagnose machine faults, identify control failures, and assist Engineering in program modifications.
• Calibrate and repair instrumentation, including temperature and pressure sensors, flow meters, and proximity switches.

Preventative and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM)

• Execute scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks and calibrations according to the plant's schedule and checklists.
• Participate in Predictive Maintenance (PdM) activities such as vibration analysis, oil sampling, and thermography to anticipate potential equipment failures.
• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document all work performed, log parts used, and track equipment history.

Safety and Standards

• Strictly adhere to all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry, and working at heights.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with relevant codes and standards (OSHA, NEC).

Education & Experience

Required

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 2 years of experience serving as a trade or mechanical technician in a related industry is required in lieu of a formal degree.
• Aptitude:
  Strong spatial reasoning, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail.
• Tool Proficiency:
  Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment.

Preferred

• Degree:
  Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or Electro–Mechanical Technology.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  2 years of experience in equipment maintenance specifically within a manufacturing operation.
• Specialized Knowledge:
  Knowledge of mechanical engineering designs and experience maintaining motor controls and complex industrial installations.
• Technical Literacy:
  Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics.

• Understanding manufacturing processes.
• Prefer data collection and analysis experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information.
• Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to…