Production Maintenance Technician

Crayola Corporate • Bethlehem Township, PA

1d • 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 provides input into the selection, implementation, and adoption of new equipment. The position is based in Easton, Pennsylvania, and works the second shift, 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

The technician performs preventive and demand maintenance on processing and packaging equipment, tracks labor time and parts through the CMMS, and supports spare-parts purchasing and stocking. The role also contributes to capital projects, equipment modifications, continuous improvement, and operator training. It requires communication across shifts, attention to equipment and work-area cleanliness, compliance with hazardous-waste rules, and the ability to work scheduled production weekends and overtime as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience maintaining electromechanical equipment, with emphasis in high-volume manufacturing preferred, or successful completion of Crayola's Technical Apprenticeship program, first tier.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair simple electrical systems to identify faulty components such as motors, fuses, heaters, limit switches, electric motor clutches, and brakes.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and handling tools or controls; lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds regularly, 40 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Technical associate degree.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Working knowledge in three or more of the following areas: systematic troubleshooting, low- to high-speed packaging, industrial robots, plumbing, metal fabrication, industrial electricity, industrial control systems, and equipment rigging.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of production equipment, including processing and packaging equipment, and plan and schedule 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 used for each maintenance task.
• 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-modification designs and implement approved modifications.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives through participation on cross-functional teams.
• Train machine operators in effective equipment use, basic preventive maintenance, cleaning, and setup.
• Communicate equipment, process, and material performance issues across shifts verbally and/or through written electronic communication.
• Maintain equipment and the work area in a clean, well-cared-for manner.
• May lead and train other mechanics and/or apprentice mechanics on assigned jobs.
• Comply with federal and state hazardous-waste regulations for handling, storing, and labeling chemicals, 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 all full-time employees.
• 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.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual incentive plan, subject to plan guidelines.

What This Job Offers

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