Converting E&I Technician

Kruger Products Inc.; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Products is seeking a Converting E&I Technician to support uptime, reliability, and continuous improvement of Converting Lines 8–10. You will work with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and CI teams to troubleshoot, implement solutions, and drive asset performance.

This role emphasizes safety, RCFA, preventive/predictive maintenance, SAP CMMS usage, and coordination with contractors. A strong technical background in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Current Converting E&I Technician in good standing regarding attendance, safety, performance and conduct.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of converting equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience utilizing SAP or other CMMS.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive results.
• Flexibility to support business needs, including on-call coverage and emergency response activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting, repair, modification and optimization of converting equipment.
• Develop, improve, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Utilize SAP to create, prioritize, plan, schedule, and execute work orders.
• Analyze equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Plan maintenance activities during shutdowns and scheduled outages.
• Coordinate maintenance work with employees, contractors, and vendors as needed.
• Manage work order backlogs and support weekly maintenance planning.
• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and Top Improvement Projects.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Generate and track KPIs to measure reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Support electricians, instrumentation technicians, and operations teams with technical expertise.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across the maintenance team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Independent worker

On-call readiness

Tools

SAP CMMS

AVEVA Historian

Parsec TrakSYS

Job description

Converting E&I Technician

Position Summary

Kruger Products is seeking a highly motivated Converting E&I Technician to support the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of Converting Lines 8, 9, and 10. This role serves as a dedicated technical resource focused on maximizing equipment uptime, improving asset reliability, reducing downtime, and driving operational excellence.

Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, and Continuous Improvement teams, the Converting E&I Technician will lead troubleshooting efforts, support maintenance strategies, and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

Safety & Operational Excellence

• Champion a safety-first culture and support environmental compliance initiatives.
• Assist in resolving issues impacting safety, quality, production, and operational performance.
• Conduct electrical safety inspections and support Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance.
• Promote housekeeping standards and proper PPE usage.

Equipment Reliability & Performance

• Serve as the electrical and instrumentation technical expert for the Converting department.
• Troubleshoot, repair, modify, and optimize processing and production equipment.
• Lead Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and Breakdown Elimination activities.
• Drive improvements that increase uptime, reliability, and asset availability.
• Support operators and maintenance teams with equipment troubleshooting and recovery efforts.

Maintenance Strategy & Planning

• Develop, improve, and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Utilize SAP to create, prioritize, plan, schedule, and execute work orders.
• Analyze equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Plan maintenance activities during shutdowns and scheduled outages.
• Coordinate maintenance work with employees, contractors, and vendors as needed.
• Manage work order backlogs and support weekly maintenance planning.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives and Top Improvement Projects.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Generate and track KPIs to measure reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
• Utilize data and systems including SAP, AVEVA Historian, and Parsec TrakSYS (or equivalent) to support decision‑making.
• Participate in long‑term reliability and capital improvement projects.

Technical Support & Documentation

• Support electricians, instrumentation technicians, and operations teams with technical expertise.
• Assist with capital project implementation and equipment installations.
• Maintain equipment records, documentation, and asset information within SAP.
• Train and support maintenance software users when needed.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across the maintenance team.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Converting E&I Technician in good standing regarding attendance, safety, performance, and conduct.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Working knowledge of converting equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Experience utilizing SAP or other computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and drive results.
• Flexibility to support business needs, including participation in on‑call coverage and emergency response activities.

Preferred

• Experience with reliability‑centered maintenance practices.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Experience performing Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA).
• Knowledge of equipment performance monitoring and KPI reporting.

Why Join Kruger Products?

At Kruger Products, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on equipment reliability, production performance, and the future success of our Converting operations.

Disclaimer: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify or assign other duties as necessary.

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.