To maintain operating equipment through maintenance activities taking into account predictive maintenance information, preventative maintenance schedules and machine availability.

PACKAGING TECHNICIAN

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

•     Perform corrective, predictive, preventative and routine maintenance on:
  • Primary and secondary packaging machines
  • Motors
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics
  • Conveyor systems
  • Production machines
  • Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical and electrical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments and communicating with Operators.
  • Set up equipment for production inclusive of moving mobile packaging equipment in and out of the Packaging Department.
  • Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.
  • Operate equipment, inclusive of lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
  • Troubleshoot equipment failures and determine root cause to eliminate future downtime;
  • Read and accurately interpret technical equipment documents;
  • Assist with installation and/or modification of equipment to improve efficiency.
  • Perform any other related functions consequential and incidental to the position.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Qualifications / Education:

• MEEET or equivalent qualification
• Microsoft Office Suite certification (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, methods and techniques.

Skills / Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Sound knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
• Excellent critical thinking, operations analysis and complex problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral and writing).

Person Specifications:

• Capable of working on a shift basis.
• Willing to work extended hours and weekends as required.
• Must be a team player.
• Must adhere to and enforce all safety rules and good manufacturing practices of the Company during the performance of his/her duties.