Maintenance - Maintenance Technician - Laminations

Great Northern • Jacksonville, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Great Northern Laminations is a division of Great Northern that specializes in edge protection and protective packaging. Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives. Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Great Northern is hiring for a fulltime Maintenance Technician at our Jacksonville, FL plant.

Requirements

• Responsible for mechanical repairs, maintenance and preventative maintenance to all production and facility equipment in addition to installation of said equipment in the plant, warehouse, and office areas.
• Knowledge of AC/DC circuits, motors and drives, PLC, and instrumentation and process controls.
• Must be available to work Monday through Friday 11:00am to 7:00pm.
• Must also be available for on call and weekends as needed.
• Pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior electrical experience working on automated equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs predictive and preventative repairs of all equipment to ensure continuous production operations.
• Determines the existence of electrical hazards and problems.
• Safely isolate, ground, and prepare circuits for electrical apparatus for repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance such as changing contacts, checking motors, and the operation of automated and robotic systems.
• Adheres and actively participates in lock out/tag out practices and procedures.
• Keeps all documentation up to date of lock out/tag out and works with Safety Director to maintain safe practices.
• Assists Operations Manager, supervisors, and maintenance lead with the operation of the predictive and preventative maintenance program.
• Inspects and ensures that all operating machines and equipment conform to electrical and mechanical operational quality standards.
• Assists with the implementation of new methods and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and the effect greater utilization of equipment, labor and materials.
• Requisitions tools, electrical test equipment and maintenance supplies required for plant operation.
• Keeps an up-to-date inventory and file of all machine parts and maintenance supplies.
• Confers with plant manager, production manager, supervisors, and other appropriate personnel to resolve maintenance problems and recommends measures to improve operations and conditions of machines, equipment, and processes.
• Keeps maintenance area neat, clean and orderly; cleans up after completing maintenance work throughout the plant.
• Monitors building and exterior grounds to keep all areas clean and neat.
• Records and files complete machine histories relating to maintenance problems and cures, troubleshooting methods, services required, spare parts and parts vendors.
• Must be willing to pursue ongoing technical training to enhance capabilities and knowledge.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Knows, understands and follows all plant safety rules, general rules and procedures.
• Remains current on changes in policies, procedures and product information, attending authorized training programs and seminars.
• Be available for monthly safety meetings, on-call and overtime work.

Benefits

• Competitive 401K with company match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution
• Paid vacation during your first year of employment
• 9 paid holidays/year
• Medical plan options are available to provide flexibility in choosing the one that best suits your individual and family needs
• Dental and vision insurance available
• Company provided life insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance
• Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level
• Health/fitness reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed