Machinery Technician: On-the-Job Growth & Benefits

AJM Packaging Corporation; Joplin (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Optical Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Cafeteria Benefits Plan

Flexible Spending Agreement

Health Savings Account

Child & Dependent Care Savings Account

401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harb​

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

AJM Packaging Corporation in Joplin, MO seeks mechanically inclined individuals for entry-level maintenance roles in a fast-growing production plant. Train on the job and advance within the company.

You will troubleshoot production machinery, perform setup/startup, inspect quality, perform preventive maintenance, and follow safety guidelines. High school diploma preferred; on-the-job training offered; prior factory experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training with opportunity to advance
• Must be 18 years of age
• HS Diploma or GED preferred; manufacturing experience a plus
• Technical certifications are a plus (Electrical, HVAC, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics)
• Mechanically inclined and able to troubleshoot and adjust machines
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to use hand tools
• Ability to perform all physical components of the position

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot the production machinery. Observe and visually scan machine components and/or listen to their sounds while in operation to locate source(s) of the problem. Take a determination of the trouble source and the necessary corrective action(s)
• Assess machines to examine the source of trouble. As necessary, repair or remove and replace defective parts, clear paper jams, adjust paper, or take other corrective action
• Do the set-up and start-up/stop of production machine after any interruption - such as maintenance, changing of paper rolls or similar events
• Check the quality of the finished product on a regular basis and after any machine down time to ensure proper functioning of the machine
• As required, lubricate and clean machinery parts and perform any other preventative maintenance
• As required, adjust machine components and control instruments
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures
• Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical certifications

Job description

AJM Packaging Corporation in Joplin, MO seeks mechanically inclined individuals for entry-level maintenance roles in a fast-growing production plant. Train on the job and advance within the company.

You will troubleshoot production machinery, perform setup/startup, inspect quality, perform preventive maintenance, and follow safety guidelines. High school diploma preferred; on-the-job training offered; prior factory experience is a plus.