Primary Packaging Maintenance Technician

DHL (Supply Chain)•La Porte, TX

18d

About The Position

The Primary Packaging Maintenance Technician is responsible for major equipment repairs, upgrades, installations, and changes related to Primary Packaging operations. The role performs quarterly, bi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance according to schedule and maintains in-depth mechanical and electrical knowledge of assigned machines. The technician troubleshoots and maintains packaging equipment, control systems, robotics, and electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components, and uses welding, machine-shop, and fabrication equipment as needed.

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

Perform major equipment repairs, upgrades, installations, and changes for Primary Packaging operations.
Complete quarterly, bi-annual, and annual preventive maintenance according to schedule.
Develop and maintain intimate knowledge of the mechanical and electrical aspects of assigned machines.
Troubleshoot and maintain Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs and 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; calibrate and test robot arms and end-of-arm equipment.
Identify issues with high-speed equipment using technical specifications, ladder diagrams, PLCs, wiring prints, pneumatic and hydraulic logic, and troubleshooting and measuring equipment.
Identify machine issues involving forming plastics and merging substrates with heat and pressure when equipment operates 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, including motors, reducers, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace pneumatic equipment, including diverters, air compressors, lubricators, hoses, and coils.
Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and/or replace hydraulic equipment, including hoses, fittings, cylinders, and pumps.
Use welding equipment and perform basic machine-shop and fabrication work.
Perform preventive maintenance inspections of plant equipment, including conveyors and power industrial equipment.