Production Maintenance Technician

Crayola Corporate • Forks Township, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Proper maintenance of manufacturing equipment is essential to be able to deliver reliable production performance. This position is the primary contributor of reliable machine performance to achieve Manufacturing objectives. They achieve that through the upkeep, repair, troubleshooting, and overhaul of existing electromechanical equipment. Their accumulated knowledge is also critical for input on the selection, implementation, and adoption of new equipment.

Requirements

• High School or GED Degree required
• 3+ years of experience in the maintenance of electromechanical equipment, with emphasis in high volume manufacturing preferred or successful completion of the Crayola’s Technical Apprenticeship program – 1st tier.
• Possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems of a simple nature that would enable identification of faulty components such as; motors, fuses, heaters, limit switches, electric motor clutches, brakes, etc.
• Fluent in English language, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Technical Associate’s Degree preferred
• Working knowledge in (3) or more of the following areas preferred: systematic troubleshooting, low- to high-speed packaging, industrial robots, plumbing, metal fabrication, industrial electricity, industrial control systems, and equipment rigging.

Responsibilities

• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on a wide variety of production equipment including processing and packaging equipment. Plan and schedule PM tasks to align with production availability.
• Performs Demand Maintenance (DM), as needed, in response to unexpected downtime, material deviations, quality issues, or safety concerns.
• Using CMMS, tracks time and parts used per individual maintenance task. Responsible for requesting purchase of replacement parts and recommending stock levels of spare parts.
• Actively participates in the development and installation of capital projects for the introduction of new equipment and redesign of existing equipment. Provides input for the design of machine modifications and implements approved machine modifications.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives through participation of cross-functional teams and ongoing training of machine operators on the effective use, basic preventative maintenance, cleaning, and setup of equipment.
• Effectively communicates performance issues to the appropriate group(s) regarding equipment, processes, and materials across shifts using verbal and/or written electronic communication.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a clean well cared for manner.
• May lead and train other mechanics and/or apprentice mechanics on assigned jobs.
• Complies with federal and state Hazardous Waste regulations including proper handling, storing, and labeling of chemicals and has familiarity with Crayola's Emergency Action Procedure in the event of a spill or leak.
• Must work scheduled production weekends and overtime, as needed. May be asked to work unscheduled production weekends to execute PMs and provide production coverage.

Benefits

• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services – automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED