Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

Pregis•Grand Rapids, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

Pregis LLC is hiring a Maintenance Technician to maintain production, packaging, and processing equipment, mechanical systems, and utility systems in a manufacturing environment. The role includes planned and unplanned maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, emergency repairs, preventative maintenance, and support of manufacturing line systems. The technician reads technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders; completes work orders and required documentation; communicates production issues; and helps manage parts inventory. The position also requires maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work area and following Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, sanitation requirements, and safety procedures. The role is based in a production/warehouse environment 100% of the time. The schedule is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on a 2-2-3 rotation. The position requires regular standing and sitting for extended periods, typing, writing, filing, communication with people at all levels, and the ability to work in a high-stress environment. Standing may be required for up to 12 hours.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repair and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with maintenance work order systems.
  • Ability to understand mechanical, piping, and electrical drawings.
  • Ability to operate hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
  • Ability to stand for long periods, potentially up to 12 hours.
  • Ability to communicate with employees, vendors, customers, and visitors at all levels.
  • Ability to work in a high-stress environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate’s or technical school degree in Mechanics, Electrical, or Computer Science.
  • Welding and machining skills.

Responsibilities

  • Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, and processing equipment and utility systems.
  • Troubleshoot Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems.
  • Respond on call for emergency repairs during breakdown situations.
  • Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
  • Perform preventative maintenance, including computerized maintenance check-ups and review of SPC charts and data.
  • Ensure proper function of manufacturing line support systems, including line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery, process systems, CIP systems, and operational support.
  • Complete work orders promptly and accurately to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
  • Complete required paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately, following Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Support parts and supplies inventory by checking parts out and assigning them to work orders, and report low supply levels to the Supervisor.
  • Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area, including the maintenance shop.
  • Adhere to the Master Sanitation Schedule and identify Critical Control Points.
  • Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, and company safety rules.
  • Take personal responsibility for personal and coworker safety, and correct or help correct identified safety hazards.
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