Production Maintenance Technician

Crayola; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Matched 401k

Annual Bonus Potential

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Education Assistance Program

Generous Product Discounts

Job summary

A toys manufacturing company in Easton, PA, is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician for 3rd shift operations. The technician will perform maintenance on electromechanical equipment, ensuring reliable production performance. Responsibilities include conducting preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment, and participating in capital projects. Candidates should have a High School diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience. Comprehensive healthcare benefits and educational assistance are included. This role is ideal for a collaborative problem-solver.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the maintenance of electromechanical equipment.
• Strong knowledge of troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems.
• Fluent in English language, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and demand maintenance on production equipment.
• Track maintenance tasks using CMMS.
• Communicate equipment performance issues across shifts.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Mechanical repairs

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School or GED Degree

Technical Associate's Degree

Tools

CMMS

Electromechanical equipment

Industrial control systems

Job description

Production Maintenance Technician, Forks, PA, 3rd Shift

8 Hour: 11:15PM-7:15AM

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 - 1 st 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.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.