Line Maintenance Technician

PLZ Corp • Clinton, MO

14h • Onsite

About The Position

PLZ is a company committed to product stewardship, innovation, strong ethical standards, and sustainable operations, with a primary focus on the development of its people. The company prioritizes health and safety, offering support for career growth through engagement, equity, inclusion, and opportunity. PLZ produces over 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products, including household cleaning solutions, personal care items, food products, and automotive lubricants, across its facilities. The Line Maintenance Technician provides crucial technical support to packaging teams during production hours. This role involves troubleshooting, machine repairs, adjustments, fine-tuning, eliminating bottlenecks, training operators, setting up machines, executing changeovers, and operating equipment as needed.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Maintains production equipment (including but not limited to: de-scrambler, filler, case former, case sealer, case packer, and palletizer/stretch wrapper) and components to meet the targeted efficiency rates for all products.
• Performs autonomous maintenance on required machines to ensure effective operation and output.
• Perform line changeovers and setups for various package and fluid combinations daily.
• Works with and trains on all maintenance related activities.
• Safely operates equipment to meet quality, scheduling, and customer requirements.
• Ensure all quality standards are met, i.e., verification of materials and components for orders, etc.
• Operate equipment per work instructions and lead in machine set-up and changeover functions
• Participate in line performance troubleshooting and problem-solving activities
• Assist with AM functions, cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and tightening
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying areas of waste
• Operate support equipment
• Utilize and practice Risk Management Concepts and PDCA Techniques.
• Identify and continually improve work processes and efficiencies through the development, implementation, and support of the Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Identify and address any suspected nonconforming product, process or activity and request, initiate or support internal and external corrective action processes as needed.
• Practice, maintain and promote good housekeeping and a safe working environment.
• Support and comply with company policies, procedures and practices.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned or defined in operating procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED