Packaging Technician - Mechanics, Electricians & Machinists

American Sugar Refining; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to monitor and repair packaging equipment, inspect hoses, and diagnose mechanical issues. You will perform setup, start-up, and adjustments, maintain reports, and ensure safety and quality across a high-paced production line.

Applicants should have 2+ years as a manufacturing mechanic, HS diploma or GED, and strong knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and welding skills. Overtime and shift flexibility are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to respond with troubleshooting methods under time and delivery pressure.
• Must be able to work from blueprints, electronic schematic diagrams, block diagrams, layouts or other specifications both verbal and written.
• Must be able to program and maintain coder system.
• Must be able to perform repairs and tests on mechanical packaging equipment such as clutch assemblies, gear head motors, reduction drive units and high pressure glue pumps.
• Must be able to perform minor and major adjustments to machines.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have electrical, electronics, pneumatics, and welding skills and experience.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, rotating shifts, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Must be able to work in loud production environments.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures.
• Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of measurement and weighing systems.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have strong knowledge of packaging equipment and packaging process or mechanical aptitude.
• Must have a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency.
• Must have strong knowledge of Food Safety, Regulatory, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Must be able to work in safe and proficient manner.
• Must be able to work independently as well as a team player.
• Must be certified to operate a forklift and other mobile industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitors equipment operations and preforms mechanical repairs and adjustments as necessary.
• Inspects and replaces pneumatic and hydraulic hoses.
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic malfunction(s).
• Diagnoses and repairs circuit and component issues.
• Installs and dismantles packaging and related equipment.
• Reports the general condition of equipment and recommends replacement when necessary to supervisor.
• Setup, start-up, and operation of packaging machines; minor and major adjustments.
• Complete and keep required packaging reports, logs, and other paperwork.
• Requisitioning materials and parts; preventive maintenance; machine and work area cleanliness.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprints & diagrams

Electrical, electronics, pneumatics, &

Welding

Forklift certified

Coder system programming

Basic computer skills

Independent & team worker

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years experience as a mechanic in manufacturing

Tools

Coder system

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors equipment operations and preforms mechanical repairs and adjustments as necessary
• Inspects and replaces pneumatic and hydraulic hoses
• Diagnoses and repairs mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic malfunction(s)
• Diagnoses and repairs circuit and component issues
• Installs and dismantles packaging and related equipment
• Reports the general condition of equipment and recommends replacement when necessary to supervisor
• Responsible for:
  • setup, start-up, and operation of packaging machines
  • minor and major adjustments before start-up and during operation
  • for completing and keeping required packaging reports, logs, and other paperwork
  • requisitioning materials and parts
  • preventive maintenance
  • machine and work area cleanliness
• Performs other duties as may be assigned

Job Requirements

• Must be able to respond with troubleshooting methods under time and delivery pressure
• Must be able to work from blueprints, electronic schematic diagrams, block diagrams, layouts or other specifications both verbal and written
• Must be able to program and maintain coder system
• Must be able to perform repairs and tests on mechanical packaging equipment such as clutch assemblies, gear head motors, reduction drive units and high pressure glue pumps
• Must be able to perform minor and major adjustments to machines
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must have electrical, electronics, pneumatics, and welding skills and experience
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, rotating shifts, holidays and overtime as needed
• Must be able to work in loud production environments
• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures
• Must be thoroughly knowledgeable of measurement and weighing systems
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have strong knowledge of packaging equipment and packaging process or mechanical aptitude
• Must have a strong focus on quality, safety and efficiency
• Must have strong knowledge of Food Safety, Regulatory, and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Must be able to work in safe and proficient manner
• Must be able to work independently as well as a team player
• Must be certified to operate a forklift and other mobile industrial equipment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs frequently
• Must be able to reach and use arms in a repetitive motion frequently
• Must be able to stand and walk constantly, bend and stoop occasionally
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be able to perform tasks wearing required PPE such as but not limited to protective footwear, clothing, safety glasses/goggles, etc.

Education and/or Experience

• At least two years consistent work history as a mechanic in a manufacturing environment
• High School diploma or GED is required.