Maintenance Technician- Erie
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician role at the Erie Plant is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing and support equipment. This includes troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various systems such as compressed air, cooling water, vacuum, and carton systems. The position also involves component rebuilding, fabrication of machine parts, project work for equipment installation and facility improvements, and supporting electrical repairs. The technician will also set up inspection cameras, document changes, and train team members on maintenance practices and safe work procedures. A strong emphasis is placed on safety for oneself and all team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Read, write and speak English
- Complete pre-employment mechanical aptitude test
- Complete in house CEW (certified electrical worker) training within 1 year of hire date
- Demonstrated safety-first focus
- 2+ years of industrial maintenance or similar experience required
- Must have tools required for industrial maintenance, with exception of specialty, power tools, and machine shop tools
- Self-motivated, accountable, and able to communicate with team members
- Must be able to work at heights (Passing fall protection and mobile elevated work platform training required)
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs and work in different positions throughout shift
- Cross functionally trained in mechanical and electrical areas with 5+ years of industrial maintenance
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment including hydraulics, pneumatics, and plastic processing equipment
- Knowledge of utility system components including compressed air systems, cooling water systems, vacuum systems, etc.
- Knowledge of plant electrical systems, including NFPA 70e qualifications
- Knowledge of PLC controls/electronics for automation equipment
- Qualification to use maintenance shop tools to fabricate parts including the use of vertical mill/drill presses, brake/shear, and MIG/TIG welders
Nice To Haves
- Prior plastics experience desirable, specifically with experience in operation and maintenance of compression molding equipment
- Vocational education and/or training in machine repair, industrial electricity, or equivalent programs from an accredited school
Responsibilities
- Safety oriented for self and all team members safety
- Communicates with production supervisors and other team members frequently for needs of machine repair
- Troubleshooting and repair of all manufacturing, support equipment, and automation systems
- Operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting/repair of all auxiliary infrastructure systems such as compressed air, cooling water, vacuum, and carton systems
- Identifies, determines, and rebuilds components such as pumps, valves, solenoids, vacuum systems for reuse
- Fabrication of machine parts through use of maintenance shop tools
- Project work for installation of equipment, repairs/improvements to building infrastructure, and other facility areas
- Supports and works with electricians to perform electrical and/or electronic controls repairs as necessary
- Set up inspection camera’s using quality control guidelines
- Make suggestions/improvements to increase effectiveness of operations in the plant
- Perform preventive and corrective work as directed, notably on support equipment
- Responsible for proper documentation of all/any changes made to equipment
- Continuously trains and learns new subject areas to improve own skillset
- Training of team members on equipment maintenance practices, operation, and safe work practices
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
