Senior Draw Press Mechanic (Field Service)
About The Position
Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for the mechanical operation, maintenance, and performance of Draw-Redraw (DRD) food can manufacturing equipment across multiple facilities. Provides hands-on support, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance for DRD production lines to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and product quality. This role acts as a shared mechanical resource supporting operations in the United States and Mexico, with travel up to approximately 30%. The Senior Draw Press Mechanic partners closely with plant leadership, maintenance teams, and operators to resolve complex equipment issues, implement best practices, and ensure optimal machine performance. This position is highly autonomous and suited for a senior-level, hands-on mechanical expert with extensive DRD draw press experience.
Requirements
- 10+ years of hands-on mechanical experience in DRD (Draw-Redraw) food can manufacturing required
- Proven expertise in draw press operation, setup, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, tooling, clearances, and press performance
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and maintain high-speed production equipment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to train and mentor technical teams
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with leading can manufacturers or OEMs preferred
- Experience supporting multiple facilities in a field-based or traveling role preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as the company’s mechanical expert in Draw-Redraw (DRD) can manufacturing equipment
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of DRD production lines, including cupping, body making, redraw, and associated equipment
- Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, tooling, and equipment-related issues impacting safety, quality, and productivity
- Monitor equipment performance and ensure machines operate within specifications and quality standards
- Execute and support preventative and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and improve reliability
- Partner with plant maintenance and operations teams to identify root causes and implement practical, sustainable solutions
- Support installation, commissioning, and startup of new or rebuilt DRD equipment and tooling
- Establish and standardize maintenance and operating best practices across facilities
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation
- Train and mentor maintenance technicians and operators on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and proper maintenance techniques
- Evaluate tooling condition and performance, making adjustments and recommendations as needed
- Travel to manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico (approximately 30%) to provide on-site, hands-on support
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive equipment reliability and operational performance
- Prioritize health, safety, and wellness of employees and products
- Support timely, accurate, and efficient delivery to meet customer commitments
- Actively contributes to a team-driven environment by showing initiative, flexibility, and a willingness to learn
- Embody our value proposition: Versatility by being adaptable and resourceful
- Reliability by following through on commitments and maintaining consistent standards
- Personability by fostering positive relationships internally and externally
- Price Competitiveness by supporting efficiency and continuous improvement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
