Master Machine Technician Apprentice

AJM Packaging Corp•Taylor, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AJM Packaging Corporation is hiring mechanically inclined individuals for its Taylor, Michigan Bag Operations through a 30-month Master Machine Technician Apprenticeship. Apprentices receive extensive classroom and hands-on shop-floor training in machine operation and maintenance. Upon graduation, participants receive a Master Machine Technician certificate and the opportunity to pursue a long-term career with AJM. The role uses skills developed during training to keep bag machines, printing presses, packaging equipment, and related machinery operating at prescribed speed and quality levels. It also involves supporting and guiding machine operators and other employees, coordinating equipment setup and maintenance, monitoring supplies, and following manufacturing, safety, labor, and administrative procedures. AJM describes its benefits as including company-paid insurance coverage, savings and retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and professional development. The company reports employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight manufacturing facilities and five warehouse/distribution facilities across the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent on-the-job training and experience.
At least 18 years of age.
Above-average mechanical aptitude and significant experience with commonly used hand tools and power tools.
Strong work ethic, commitment, and desire to succeed.
Resourcefulness, creativity, self-motivation, leadership, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and multitask.
Good written and verbal communication skills and good common sense.
Ability to perform all physical components of the position, with reasonable accommodation if required.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or vocational training.

Responsibilities

Keep bag machines, printing presses, packaging equipment, and related ancillary equipment running at prescribed speed and quality levels.
Supervise, train, manage, and mentor subordinate machine operators and other employees assigned to the work area.
Assist machine operators, mechanics, and other machine technicians with machine setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Monitor replacement-parts and supplies inventories and use the replenishment system to keep parts bins full and supplies available.
Start, stop, set up, and change over machines according to the daily production schedule and adjust for unexpected issues such as absenteeism, breakdowns, or shortages.
Relieve machine operators, technicians, and other staff during breaks and to cover absences, vacations, and other paid time off.
Keep the work area neat and clean and ensure machinery and equipment are in good repair.
Request replacement parts and reactive or condition-based maintenance as needed.
Follow and enforce manufacturing, labor, safety, and administrative rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures, and report compliance issues to a supervisor.
Evaluate subordinate employees and provide feedback and direction as required by the company's Performance Management System.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned by a supervisor.