Production Maintenance Technician

Crayola; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Potential for all Full‑To

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Education Assistance Program

Company Matched 401k

Product Discounts

Job summary

Crayola is seeking a Production Technician for the Easton, PA facility on 2nd shift (3:30PM-11:30PM). You will maintain and troubleshoot electromechanical production equipment to support reliable manufacturing performance.

Duties include performing preventive and demand maintenance, using a CMMS to track work and parts, and assisting in the design and installation of equipment upgrades. You will train operators, participate in continuous improvement, and work weekends or overtime as needed,

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; Technical Associate's Degree preferred.
• 3+ years in electromechanical maintenance, ideally in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience in 3+ areas such as troubleshooting, packaging, robotics, electrical, or control systems.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on a wide variety of production equipment including processing and packaging equipment.
• Performs Demand Maintenance (DM) as needed for downtime, material deviations, quality issues, or safety concerns.
• Uses CMMS to track time and parts; requests replacement parts and recommends stock levels of spares.
• Participates in development and installation of capital projects for new equipment or redesigns; supports machine modifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Packaging

Robotics

Plumbing

Fabrication

Electrical

Control systems

Rigging

Education

High School or GED

Technical Associate's Degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Crayola has inspired children to express their creativity since 1903. Crayolians take pride in fulfilling our mission of helping parents and educators raise creatively alive children around the world. Join our team and be part of an iconic brand that develops quality art products and experiences that are loved by families and preferred by teachers. Our company culture is mission focused, and encourages fun, collaboration, transparency, and helping others. Crayola believes our workforce benefits from a broad spectrum of diverse ideas and perspectives which enables us to understand our consumers better.

Production Technician, Easton, PA

2nd Shift - 3:30PM-11:30PM

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Proper maintenance of manufacturing equipment is essential to be able to deliver reliable production performance. This position is the primary contributor of reliable machine performance to achieve Manufacturing objectives. They achieve that through the upkeep, repair, troubleshooting, and overhaul of existing electromechanical equipment. Their accumulated knowledge is also critical for input on the selection, implementation, and adoption of new equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) on a wide variety of production equipment including processing and packaging equipment. Plan and schedule PM tasks to align with production availability.
• Performs Demand Maintenance (DM), as needed, in response to unexpected downtime, material deviations, quality issues, or safety concerns.
• Using CMMS, tracks time and parts used per individual maintenance task. Responsible for requesting purchase of replacement parts and recommending stock levels of spare parts.
• Actively participates in the development and installation of capital projects for the introduction of new equipment and redesign of existing equipment. Provides input for the design of machine modifications and implements approved machine modifications.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives through participation of cross-functional teams and ongoing training of machine operators on the effective use, basic preventative maintenance, cleaning, and setup of equipment.
• Effectively communicates performance issues to the appropriate group(s) regarding equipment, processes, and materials across shifts using verbal and/or written electronic communication.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a clean well-cared for manner.
• May lead and train other mechanics and/or apprentice mechanics on assigned jobs.
• Complies with federal and state Hazardous Waste regulations including proper handling, storing, and labeling of chemicals and has familiarity with Crayola's Emergency Action Procedure in the event of a spill or leak.
• Must work scheduled production weekends and overtime, as needed. May be asked to work unscheduled production weekends to execute PMs and provide production coverage.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• High School or GED Degree required; Technical Associate's Degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in the maintenance of electromechanical equipment, with emphasis in high volume manufacturing preferred or successful completion of the Crayola's Technical Apprenticeship program - 1st tier.
• Working knowledge in (3) or more of the following areas preferred: systematic troubleshooting, low- to high-speed packaging, industrial robots, plumbing, metal fabrication, industrial electricity, industrial control systems, and equipment rigging.
• Possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems of a simple nature that would enable identification of faulty components such as; motors, fuses, heaters, limit switches, electric motor clutches, brakes, etc.
• Fluent in English language, both written and verbal.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequently stands, walks, bends, climbs, pushes, pulls and reaches.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls by pulling, pushing, grasping and scooping.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We recognize that candidates may use AI tools to assist with formatting, proofreading, and organizing application materials. However, all materials submitted must accurately reflect your qualifications and experience. Candidates are expected to generate their own substantive responses to application questions/prompts, interview questions, and other assessments without the use of generative AI tools or other external assistance unless they have received permission from the company.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services - automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Green is our favorite color!

Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola's creative solutions for greener tomorrows: https://www.crayola.com/about-us/sustainability

Crayola is committed to providing competitive market compensation. Our pay ranges are established using reliable market data and consider factors such as job responsibilities, industry benchmarks, and geographic location.

Individual starting pay is determined by a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications. This role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan as per plan guidelines. For a full list of Crayola benefits, please visit https://www.crayola.com/company/employee-benefits.

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