Maintenance Operator - 3rd Shift

MSI Express, INC; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Operator to ensure efficient operation of production lines. The ideal candidate will handle line operations, troubleshoot issues, perform maintenance on equipment, and comply with safety standards. Key responsibilities include working with packaging machinery, maintaining quality specifications, and collaborating with management to improve reliability. This role requires physical ability to administer maintenance tasks and ensure the work environment is safe and organized.

Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Capability to use various machinery and tools effectively.
• Strong eye, hand, and foot coordination.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance and operational tasks for production lines.
• Maintain quality specifications for machinery operation.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Line operations

Troubleshooting

Machinery operation

Preventative maintenance

Electrical skills

Tools

Basic tools

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** The Maintenance Operator must: * 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