Maintenance Operator - 3rd Shift

MSI Express•Portage, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Maintenance Operator is responsible for execution of a variety of maintenance, development and operations tasks that promote efficiency of MSI Express Inc production lines. Duties and responsibilities include: Line operations. Line troubleshooting and maintenance. Line changeovers, including some sanitation. Line ERP data entry. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: The Maintenance Operator must understand all quality specifications associated with the ingredients, product, packaging, and machinery, and must operate all machinery and equipment in compliance with those standards. Ability to work with packaging machinery in a food environment. The Maintenance Operator is responsible for the operation of the machinery or equipment at centerlines and speeds sufficient to accomplish the production efficiency goals set by supervision. Work with Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, and Production Manager to improve equipment reliability. Understand Production targets for each project. Work with all departments to improve output and reduce cost. Develop and Implement ideas to generate operational and maintenance improvements. The Maintenance Operator is expected to recognize when the equipment is malfunctioning or operating at substandard speeds, and to troubleshoot and make adjustments that return the equipment to expected productivity levels. Mechanical power transmission: understand, installation, and repair. Able to troubleshoot basic machine controls The Maintenance Operator is responsible for ensuring that all ingredients, bulk, and packaging materials required for production match the specified part numbers, per the Finished Goods binder specifications. Scan raw and packaging materials into ERP system and account for scrap/waste via data entry. The Maintenance Operator is required to perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance on the machinery or equipment to which they are assigned. The Maintenance Operator is required to assist in the cleanup and/or the setup of the line by stocking, reworking, troubleshooting and any other duties that are required to keep the line functioning at the desired productivity levels. Participation in changeovers and sanitation including but not limited to removal and assembly of machine parts on packaging line equipment. Machining, Electrical, and Shop skills: Able to drill, tap, and grind. Understand basic electrical circuits. Ability to replace fuses and motors. Follow all company policies including but not limited to Safety Behaviors and Good Manufacturing Practices. Ensure workplace is clean, organized, and safe Ensure machine tools and equipment are safe and properly operated. Generate improvement ideas for machine safety. Support operations and quality employee training to teach plant associates how to interface effectively with machinery. Understand SOPs and provide improvement ideas and upgrades. The Maintenance Operator has responsibility for Food Safety and Quality Adherence within their influence, including the responsibility for reporting Food Safety and Quality problems, in a timely manner, to MSI Express personnel who have the authority to initiate action on those problems. Perform any other duties as assigned by MSI Express leadership.

Requirements

Mechanical power transmission: understand, installation, and repair
Able to troubleshoot basic machine controls
Machining, Electrical, and Shop skills: Able to drill, tap, and grind
Understand basic electrical circuits
Ability to replace fuses and motors
May be required to provide basic tools to perform repairs and maintenance
Must be able to work overtime as needed -Essential
Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift -Essential
Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly execute position
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds -Essential
Ability to identify different written forms, box labels and bottle codes -Essential
Ability to operate computer equipment for the line operation -Essential
May be exposed to hazardous materials
Noise levels that may require the use of hearing protection
Must wear personal protective equipment as required within the facility in designated areas
Temperature and humidity swings
Oil and grease used on machine parts for lubrication
Frequent presence of moisture during the cleaning process of production area
Smells/Odors associated with the product and equipment maintenance, including chemicals used during cleaning process, as well as non-toxic glue
Dust associated with corrugate boxes
Dust and wood fiber associated with wooden pallets
Allergens related to any food products which may be in production
Must comply with OSHA regulations and/or MSDS standards

Responsibilities

Line operations
Line troubleshooting and maintenance
Line changeovers, including some sanitation
Line ERP data entry
Operate machinery and equipment in compliance with quality standards
Operate machinery at centerlines and speeds sufficient to accomplish production efficiency goals
Improve equipment reliability
Understand Production targets for each project
Improve output and reduce cost
Develop and Implement ideas to generate operational and maintenance improvements
Troubleshoot and make adjustments to return equipment to expected productivity levels
Ensure all ingredients, bulk, and packaging materials match specified part numbers
Scan raw and packaging materials into ERP system and account for scrap/waste via data entry
Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance
Assist in the cleanup and/or the setup of the line
Participate in changeovers and sanitation
Follow all company policies including but not limited to Safety Behaviors and Good Manufacturing Practices
Ensure workplace is clean, organized, and safe
Ensure machine tools and equipment are safe and properly operated
Generate improvement ideas for machine safety
Support operations and quality employee training
Understand SOPs and provide improvement ideas and upgrades
Report Food Safety and Quality problems
Perform any other duties as assigned