Production Maintenance Technician

Crayola Corporate•Forks Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Maintenance Technician maintains manufacturing equipment to support reliable production performance and manufacturing objectives. The role performs upkeep, repair, troubleshooting, and overhaul of existing electromechanical equipment, and contributes knowledge to the selection, implementation, and adoption of new equipment. The position is based in Easton, Pennsylvania, on the third shift, from 11:45 PM to 7:45 AM. The technician performs preventive and demand maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, plans maintenance around production availability, and tracks labor and parts through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The role supports capital projects and equipment modifications, continuous improvement, operator training, and communication of equipment, process, and material issues across shifts. It also includes maintaining a clean work area, potentially leading or training other mechanics, and following hazardous-waste and emergency procedures. Scheduled production weekends and overtime are required as needed; unscheduled weekends may also be requested.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of experience maintaining electromechanical equipment, with an emphasis in high-volume manufacturing, or successful completion of Crayola's Technical Apprenticeship program – 1st tier.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair simple electrical systems and identify faulty components such as motors, fuses, heaters, limit switches, electric motor clutches, and brakes.
Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

Technical associate degree preferred.
Working knowledge in three 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.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on processing, packaging, and other production equipment, planning tasks around production availability.
Perform demand maintenance in response to unexpected downtime, material deviations, quality issues, or safety concerns.
Use the CMMS to track time and parts for maintenance tasks; request replacement parts and recommend spare-parts stock levels.
Participate in developing and installing capital projects for new equipment and redesigns of existing equipment.
Provide input on machine modifications and implement approved modifications.
Participate in cross-functional continuous-improvement initiatives and train machine operators in equipment use, basic preventive maintenance, cleaning, and setup.
Communicate equipment, process, and material performance issues to appropriate groups across shifts, verbally or in writing.
Keep equipment and the work area clean and well cared for.
Lead or train other mechanics and/or apprentice mechanics on assigned jobs as needed.
Comply with federal and state hazardous-waste regulations, including proper chemical handling, storage, and labeling, and be familiar with Crayola's Emergency Action Procedure for spills or leaks.
Work scheduled production weekends and overtime as needed; may be asked to work unscheduled production weekends for preventive maintenance and production coverage.

Benefits

Free admission to Crayola Experience for employees.
Community volunteerism opportunities.
Annual bonus potential for full-time employees; this role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan, subject to plan guidelines.
Company-matched 401(k) and Employee Value Sharing Plan.
Comprehensive healthcare benefits for eligible employees.
Education assistance program.
Wellness programs.
Employee resource groups.
Product discounts onsite and online.
Company-sponsored employee events.
Discounts on a wide variety of products and services, including automotive, electronics, fitness, travel, and entertainment.