Encapsys Maintenance Technician-1st Shift

Milliken•Portage, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is based at Encapsys, a wholly owned Milliken subsidiary in Portage, Wisconsin. The role performs maintenance to keep production equipment operational while maintaining and promoting high safety standards. It also supports capital projects by helping ensure equipment maintainability is incorporated into designs and that effective maintenance processes are developed. The position involves maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting plant equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting plant expansion or new-equipment projects. The technician supports rotating one-week on-call coverage and must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Depending on business needs, overtime, shift changes, and overnight travel may be required. The position also carries safety, quality, environmental, health, security, and Responsible Care responsibilities. These include following plant policies and procedures, participating in safety activities and continuous improvement, understanding applicable quality and RCMS/RC-14001 requirements, and reporting accidents or releases. Associates who handle hazardous waste must receive instruction on applicable regulations and company procedures, including safe handling, collection, labeling, transportation, and spill response.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic mechanical skills, including use of hand and power tools.
Basic knowledge of process control, refrigeration, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and industrial safety practices.
Experience with steam systems, liquid transfer systems, pump repair, valve repair, and confined-space entry.
Current Wisconsin driver's license.
Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment.
1–3 years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
3–5 years of maintenance experience or educational equivalent.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Previous electrical work experience.
Water treatment experience.
Welding experience.
Computer skills and experience with CMMS software.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance tasks to keep production equipment operational.
Work safely, promote safety within the plant, and coordinate contractor safety procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop sound maintenance processes for capital projects.
Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot plant equipment.
Schedule and perform preventive maintenance.
Participate in 5S and TPM teams.
Read PLC programs as needed and troubleshoot and correct software or hardware problems.
Perform electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
Assist with developing and installing new equipment and plant expansion projects.
Contact and direct contractors performing inspections or maintenance, and promote their safety.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date maintenance records.
Support rotating one-week plant on-call requirements.
Adhere to plant safety policies and compliance regulations; participate in safety audits, projects, hazard identification, safety improvements, and safety-team activities; and complete annual safety training.
Understand and comply with the applicable Milliken Quality Policy, standard operating procedures, ISO 9000 standards, and company policies.
Follow applicable Responsible Care Management System and RC-14001 requirements and plant procedures; help control environmental impacts, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and conserve energy.
Follow hazardous-waste handling instructions and spill-response procedures when handling hazardous waste.
Comply with environmental, health, safety, security, and Responsible Care rules and procedures; report accidents and releases according to company protocol; and contribute to continuous improvement in these areas.
Work a flexible schedule and, when business needs require, work overtime, change shifts, or travel overnight.