Mfg Maintenance Operator

Coca-Cola Consolidated; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Career growth

Professional development

Job summary

Coca-Cola Consolidated in West Memphis is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Operator to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment per SOPs for complex lines. Shift is 4:30pm–5:00am on a 2-2-3 rotation; pay range is $26.77–$28.82 per hour, depending on experience.

You will respond quickly to breakdowns, perform preventative maintenance, and contribute to continuous improvement while ensuring safe, quality production and accurate paperwork.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge with 2+ years in plant maintenance and high-speed production equipment.
• Read and follow SOPs or instructions.
• Computer skills and ability to multi-task.
• Monitor equipment speeds, temperatures, and liquid levels.
• Identify and troubleshoot complex process issues.
• Make mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic adjustments.
• Read blueprints and machine schematics.
• Understand complex processing equipment.
• Show initiative to advance technical expertise.
• Demonstrate ability to operate assigned equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs start-up Preventative Maintenance and ensures proper equipment start-up on multiple pieces.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain equipment to ensure quality products while following safety rules.
• Complete PMs and accurately fill out paperwork and work orders.
• Conduct flavor and package changes and perform proper shutdowns to minimize downtime.
• Communicate with teammates to sustain continuous production of correct product at high quality.
• Maintain 5S and recycling tasks and inspect/change parts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plant maintenance experience

SOP familiarity

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Equipment monitoring

Troubleshooting

Pneumatic/Hydraulic adjustments

Blueprints & schematics

Technical initiative

Operate equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Locations: West Memphis

Pay Range: $26.77 - $28.82 Hourly, depending on experience

Schedule: 4:30pm - 5:00am, 2, 2, 3 rotation.

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Job Overview

The Manufacturing Maintenance Operator is responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting assigned production equipment in the execution of the daily production schedule according to the SOP for “complex“ production equipment. This position is also responsible for responding promptly to equipment breakdown and repairing the machinery in a timely manner; performing planned and unscheduled work, making design improvements, and process changes to improve overall production while completing assigned Preventative Maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs necessary pre-operation activities including but not limited to completing assigned start-up Preventative Maintenance and ensuring proper equipment start-up and operation on multiple pieces of equipment
• Operate, monitor, and maintain multiple pieces of equipment during operation to ensure quality products by following all safety requirements when performing work
• Correctly completing all assigned PMs, ensuring minimal unplanned stops, and correctly filling out all paperwork or electric systems; work orders, part usage, and order forms
• Performs steps necessary to conduct flavor and package changes accurately and efficiently, and handles proper shut-downs to minimize downtime wasted resources by using advanced troubleshooting skills, determining root cause and establishing solutions, and assisting continuous improvement efforts
• Communicates with team members and support teams to ensure continuous production of the correct product at high quality levels with minimal unproductive time and materials
• Performs housekeeping to ensure assigned work area is neat and orderly, including completing 5S and recycling activities and inspecting and cleaning change parts as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge with preferred 2 plus years experience in plant maintenance and high-speed production equipment, and, or certification of technical schooling in this area
• Read and follow SOPs or instructions
• Computer skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Competency in monitoring and adjusting equipment speeds, temperatures, and liquid levels
• Identify and troubleshoot complex process issues
• Make mechanical pneumatic and hydraulic adjustments
• Preferred ability to read blueprints and machine schematics
• Ability to comprehend complex processing equipment
• Individual needs to process initiative to further technical expertise
• Preferred demonstrated ability to operate effectively assigned equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge acquired through 1 to up to 3 years of work experience

Work Environment

Noisy, wet, and extreme temperature environment

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.