Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift Oral Care

Perrigo•Kentwood, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging. Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician | Asset Reliability Technician to join our Oral Care facility in Kentwood, MI. This position has the potential to evolve into an apprenticeship opportunity, contingent upon interest and program availability.

Requirements

Thorough working knowledge of primary mechanical, electrical, and machine controls.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions in English, such as safety, quality, and GMP guidelines.
Must possess and demonstrate aptitude in the mechanical and electrical, machine controls, and pneumatics/vacuum primary skills.
Must be familiar with current machinery and control technologies.
Support effective implementation of all GMP requirements and understand how it affect products/processes supported and/or owned.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years of formal education in industrial/electrical maintenance from an accredited technical center or approved recognized apprenticeship program
At least 2-5 years of applicable work experience.
Experience with robotic systems and automation.

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment
Suggest methods of process improvement
Participate in continuous improvement projects
Troubleshoot and service intermediate electrical and machine controls circuit defined as: Conveyor drive system, Motor starter circuits including Variable Frequency Drives, I/O – Switch Functions, Equipment wiring/grounding techniques, A/C & D/C Electronic concepts
Proficient in Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Vacuum Systems
Read/Interpret relay and PLC Ladder Logic
Participate and assist in machine installations, suggesting and implementing machinery upgrades/improvements.