Maintenance Operator - 2nd shift

MSI Express, INC; Portage, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express, INC is seeking a Maintenance Operator to support production lines in a food manufacturing environment. You will perform line operations, troubleshoot equipment, and assist with changeovers and sanitation to ensure targets are met.

The role requires overtime flexibility, physical stamina for long shifts, and the ability to follow GMP and safety procedures while maintaining a clean work area.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform maintenance on packaging/production lines.
• Overtime availability is essential.
• Physical ability to stand/walk/bend for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Execute line operations to meet production goals.
• Troubleshoot and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in line changeovers and sanitation activities.
• Operate packaging line equipment and monitor speeds and quality.
• Collaborate with supervisors to improve equipment reliability.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Follow safety and GMP policies and wear PPE as required.
• Enter line ERP data accurately for production tracking.

Skills

Line operations

Troubleshooting & maintenance

Line changeovers

ERP data entry

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Role

The Maintenance Operator is responsible for the execution of a variety of maintenance, development, and operations tasks that promote efficiency of MSI Express Inc production lines. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Line operations
• Line troubleshooting and maintenance
• Line changeovers, including some sanitation
• Line ERP data entry

Key Accountabilities

• Understand all quality specifications associated with ingredients, product, packaging, and machinery, and operate all machinery and equipment in compliance with those standards
• Work with packaging machinery in a food environment
• Operate machinery or equipment at centerlines and speeds sufficient to accomplish production efficiency goals
• Collaborate with Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, and Production Manager to improve equipment reliability and understand production targets
• Recognize equipment malfunctions or substandard speeds, troubleshoot, and make adjustments to return equipment to expected productivity levels
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on assigned machinery or equipment
• Assist in cleanup and setup of the line to keep it functioning at desired productivity levels
• Participate in changeovers and sanitation, including removal and assembly of machine parts on packaging line equipment
• Utilize machining, electrical, and shop skills, such as drilling, tapping, grinding, understanding basic electrical circuits, and replacing fuses and motors
• Follow all company policies, including Safety Behaviors and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Ensure workplace is clean, organized, and safe
• Wear personal protective equipment as required
• Comply with OSHA regulations and/or MSDS standards

Capability Profile Minimum Qualifications/Skills/Working Conditions

• May be required to provide basic tools to perform repairs and maintenance
• Ability to work overtime as needed - Essential
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift - Essential
• Have appropriate eye, hand, and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools - Essential

MSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.