Packaging Maintenance Technician

Gowan Company • Yuma, AZ

290d

About The Position

Gowan Milling Yuma is looking for a Packaging Technician at the Yuma facility. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience with a variety of packaging equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of packaging equipment and packaging materials.
• Understanding of NPN, PNP devices (OJT).
• Understanding and compliance with all personal safety rules and use of equipment (OJT).
• Required to purchase and maintain their own quality hand tools.
• Ability to drive a forklift (OJT).
• Understanding of cross contamination prevention.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and adjust to changes in production priorities.
• Ability to produce quality results in a timely manner.
• Discipline and an ability to self-motivate.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe and effective manner.
• Read blueprints, electrical schematics and operate a variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintain the operation of production lines by providing simple 'on-line' repairs on all packaging/processing lines.
• Troubleshoot the source of the equipment failure and then adjust, repair, or replace parts as needed using standard hand and power tools.
• Perform tasks at the request of the Packaging Manager, Packaging Supervisor, Safety or the Production team.
• Work collaboratively with other departments.
• Fabricate a needed part if availability is limited by use of grinder, drill press, or other tools.
• Report to the Packaging Supervisor for assignment of non-emergency repairs of equipment or preventative maintenance during down times.
• Conduct general preventative maintenance.
• Assist in packaging testing.
• Routinely visit all packaging units to inspect equipment, whether it is operating or not.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED