Industrial Maintenance Technician

Altium Packaging; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Altium Packaging seeks a fully competent Industrial Maintenance Technician in West Memphis, Arkansas, responsible for maintaining production machinery and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates must have basic math and computer skills alongside knowledge in pneumatics and hydraulics.

Preferred qualifications include 2+ years of maintenance experience and a High School diploma. The role may require mandatory overtime and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 2+ years maintenance experience, specifically in the manufacturing industry.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and applicable laws.
• Install, adjust, and repair blow mold, trimmers, and palletizer.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Basic computer skills

Basic knowledge of pneumatics

Basic knowledge of hydraulics

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education

Tools

OSHA Forklift certification

Job description

Location Address: 112 E Jefferson Avenue, West Memphis, Arkansas 72301

Work Shift: 8hr-1st Shift (United States of America)

As a fully competent Industrial Maintenance Technician, incumbent will perform repairs, preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery, plant blow mold equipment and facility. They are also responsible for following our company's Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies.
• Install, adjust and repair blow mold, trimmers, palletizer and other related equipment.
• Perform mold, neck tooling changes, pin and other equipment changes.
• Inspect and replace pneumatic and hydraulic hoses.
• Inspect, rebuild and replace valves and pumps.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all related equipment.
• Maintain machines in optimal processing condition.
• Weld, fabricate, and repair various machines.
• Troubleshoot, locate root problems and repair blow mold, baggers & support equipment.
• May operate blow mold or injection machines.
• Communicate with other departments on a frequent basis.
• Duties may differentiate by plant based on equipment and plant design.
• Receives instructions on specific job task by Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician or Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound professional judgment.

Mandatory Overtime

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job.

Minimum Requirements

• Basic mathematical skills
• Basic computer skills
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics
• Excellent attention to detail

Preferred

• 2+ years maintenance experience, specifically in the manufacturing industry
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education
• OSHA Forklift certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold according to seasonal changes. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.