Primary Packaging Maintenance Technician

DHL Supply Chain•La Porte, TX

12d

About The Position

The Primary Packaging Maintenance Technician is responsible for major equipment repairs, upgrades, installations, and changes related to Primary Packaging operations. The technician performs quarterly, bi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance according to schedule and develops intimate mechanical and electrical knowledge of assigned machines.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of experience in a production environment.
At least 1 year of experience as an Industrial Mechanic or in a similar role.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating high-speed packaging equipment, including human-interface robots and recipe storage.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and maintain Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs, including associated Ladder Logic.
Troubleshoot and maintain high-speed Koch Thermoformers, in-line blister sealers, case packers, and cartoners.
Troubleshoot and maintain ABB and Fanuc pick-and-place robotics, including calibration and testing of arms and end-of-arm equipment.
Identify issues with high-speed equipment using technical specifications, ladder diagrams, Allen Bradley PLCs, wiring prints, pneumatic and hydraulic logic, and troubleshooting and measuring equipment.
Understand the operation of forming plastics and merging substrates with heat and pressure, and identify machine issues when operation is outside acceptable specifications.
Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment, including batteries, control stations, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, and timers.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace mechanical components such as motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace pneumatic equipment such as diverters, air compressors, lubricators, hoses, and coils.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace hydraulic equipment such as hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps.
Use welding equipment and basic machine shop and fabrication methods.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment, including conveyors and powered industrial equipment.
Perform scheduled quarterly, bi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance.