Electro/Mechanical Tech

Kissner Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Salt Company is seeking a packaging line technician to help operate and maintain our packaging line, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality bagging operations. You will troubleshoot issues, support the supervisor, and help train team members to uphold production standards.

The role requires mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic expertise, with experience in robotics and automated packaging equipment. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required, in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ experience maintaining the operation of a packaging line.
• Operational expertise in running a packaging line with mechanics and electricians.
• HMI and PLC line experience.
• Background in pneumatics actuated packaging machine operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Must be familiar with electrical codes and procedures.
• Experience with robotic operations and repair.
• Experience with maintenance of complex automated machines conveyors, robotics, packaging equipment, etc.
• Willing to work on all aspects of automation; electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and professionalism.
• Ability to cover other shifts and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the packaging line to meet daily quotas.
• Troubleshoot and repair packaging line to keep production safe and within quality standards.
• Assist supervisor in training packaging staff and resolving equipment issues.
• Ensure consistent quality of packaged products before export.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Adapt techniques based on additives and operating conditions.
• Support cross-department needs to facilitate additional work.
• Meet daily quotas and maintain professional conduct.

Skills

Packaging line maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI and PLC

Robotics operations

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Overtime availability

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HMI

PLC

Robotics

Conveyors

Job description

Detroit Salt is a historic organization with a rich legacy spanning over 100 years, originating in 1906 as a salt producer for leather and food processing. Since 1997, Detroit Salt has supplied local and national customers with tons of rock salt and premium ice melter formulations. The fruit of this labor is apparent in the salt city 1,200 feet beneath the city of Detroit, spanning more than 1,500 acres and containing over 100 miles of underground roads. We take pride on upholding the highest standards of safety for our staff and the surrounding community. As a member of the team at Detroit Salt, you will contribute to maintaining our company's efficient mining process and enriching our workforce.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is responsible for the packaging line to perform with consistent fluidity, so the packaging department can achieve set quotas.
• This position is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining the packaging line to operate properly and consistently. Being able to diagnose and find solutions quickly to keep production running safely and to quality standards consistently.
• Supporting the supervisor of packaging to assist, guide, and train packaging department members to accurately package, operate equipment and quality check packages. Support the team's understanding and ability to resolve issues of equipment operation and quality of the bagged product.
• Maintaining consistency of quality of packaging before exporting product from facility.
• Clear understanding of workflow throughout the bagging facility.
• Be prepared to change technique and instruction based on variables; color additives, chemical additives and operating conditions.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment following set in place procedures.
• Work in a timely manner and strive to increase productivity.
• Contribute to instructed cleaning, sanitizing, and organization in the rooms.
• Responsible for the packaging line maintenance.
• Monitor, confront, and repair any noticeable packaging line issues.
• Meet daily quotas.
• Maintain a culture of professionalism.
• Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to assisting other departments to help facilitate the additional and/or supplemental work.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma/ GED required.
• Two years’ experience maintaining the operation of a packaging line.
• Operational expertise in running a packaging line with mechanics, and electricians. Mechanical and electrical frontline troubleshooting background.
• HMI and PLC line experience.
• Background in pneumatics actuated packaging machine operations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Must be familiar with electrical codes and procedures.
• Must be a self-starter who shows the ability to find work when it is not directly pointed out.
• Experience with robotic operations and repair.
• Experience with maintenance and repair of complex automated machines conveyors, robotics, packaging equipment, etc.
• Will be required to work on all aspects of automation; electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Demonstrate ability to consistently meet productivity and performance requirements.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail.
• Demonstrates professional and respectful demeanor towards others.
• Demonstrates respectful verbal and written communication capability.
• Ability to cover other shifts and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work overtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Must be able to wear all proper PPE including steel-toed shoes, hard hat, and safety glasses.
• Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production/warehouse workplace and outside year-round.
• Must be capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling loads up to 50+ lbs. Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, bend, squat, and reach as required to work on equipment.
• Must be able to pass physical and drug test.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

At Detroit Salt Company, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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