Production Maintenance Technician

Nesco Resource•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and sanitation duties on production lines according to Standard Operating Procedures and supervisor direction. The role maintains and troubleshoots production, automation, electrical, mechanical, and facility equipment; supports equipment setup and integration; records maintenance work; and cooperates with production teams to support quality and output. The technician must follow safety, health, environmental, food and drug regulations, GMPs, and company policies. The position is in Dallas, Texas, with a Monday–Friday shift from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and may require long hours and call-ins as needed. The work includes maintaining robot and automation programs, PLCs, industrial networks, motor controls, drives, and electrical systems; repairing production equipment and facility systems; disassembling, reassembling, and setting up filling equipment and production lines; and completing cleaning, carpentry, painting, and other assigned tasks. The technician uses appropriate tools and equipment, including hand and power tools, electrical meters, welders, grinders, and scissor lifts, and may work in permitted and non-permitted confined spaces. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for up to three hours at a time, and perform tasks involving bending, reaching, pulling, twisting, and turning. A high school diploma or equivalent and mechanical and troubleshooting capabilities are required. Trade or technical school training and relevant manufacturing and equipment experience are preferred.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recent experience performing maintenance on production equipment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Mechanical ability and knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.
Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Ability to read and understand schematics, manuals, building plans, building codes, and safety regulations in English.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, reports, and equipment manufacturer instructions and requirements, and to follow verbal instructions.
Ability to communicate clearly and work with supervision.
Ability to use simple math for measurements such as fill speed and fill rate.
Ability to use hand tools and measuring devices such as tape measures, depth gauges, calipers, and micrometers.
Ability to operate a forklift and scissor lift.
Willingness and ability to work long hours and off-shift and to perform tasks as required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor level to shoulder height or vice versa; stand for up to three hours at a time; and sit, bend, squat, reach, pull, twist, and turn, including reaching forward and overhead.
Visual acuity to see setups, recognize problems, troubleshoot, and make repairs; manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination.
Ability to use cleaning chemicals and power equipment such as welders, electrical meters, and grinders.

Nice To Haves

Trade school or technical school training.
1–2 years of previous work experience in a manufacturing environment.
1–2 years of mechanical experience.
Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting.
Experience with preventative maintenance.
Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
Familiarity with high-speed packaging and filling equipment.
Knowledge of MIG and TIG welding.
Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance and repair.
Carpentry skills.
Knowledge of building codes, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain robot and automation control programs for equipment, and implement automation opportunities for cost savings.
Maintain robotic, control, safety control, PLC/PC controller, industrial network, motor control, servo drive, frequency drive, and electrical distribution systems.
Maintain plant-wide PLCs and software and integrate existing and new equipment as needed.
Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot motor controls, including motor starters, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including 480V three-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
Assist with mechanical equipment maintenance as needed.
Disassemble, reassemble, and set up production filling equipment using hand tools.
Set up production lines for specific products by adjusting fill volume, cap height, date code, and rail width.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control system problems and troubleshoot and repair plant and facility equipment.
Maintain plant equipment in technically sound condition according to SOPs and machine service and repair manuals.
Record work and wrench time on daily work orders and/or in the CMMS.
Clean equipment as directed after maintenance tasks.
Perform carpentry tasks, including framing walls, installing sheetrock, and repairing holes in walls.
Paint company-owned equipment and facilities as needed.
Use required company-approved personal protective equipment and operate a scissor lift for assigned work.
Perform work in permitted and non-permitted confined spaces, including inside mixing vessels and storage tanks.
Order equipment parts using a parts requisition form and return it to the Maintenance Supervisor or designated Parts Coordinator.
Work long hours and call-ins as needed; maintain safe work practices and comply with applicable regulations, GMPs, and company policies.
Communicate corrective and preventive issues to managers and coworkers and cooperate with production personnel to support quality and production.
Work cooperatively with coworkers and supervisors and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.