Production Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Unilever; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,461,000 - 47,913,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Profit Sharing

Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement

Paid Leaves

Monthly Bonus Payouts

Uniforms and PPE provided

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Unilever Jonesboro is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician for the 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:15pm, Monday-Friday) to uphold equipment reliability and safe, efficient operations on the production line.

The role emphasizes mechanical repair, preventive maintenance, and collaboration with engineering, safety and quality teams to meet KPIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years as a production line mechanic or equivalent.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with hand tools and basic electrical systems (solenoids, relays, fuses, etc.).
• Experience with gearboxes, bearings, motors, etc.
• Strong communication with plant personnel and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the shift Maintenance Team to apply mechanical skills and technical expertise to resolve equipment related problems.
• Comply with GMP, safety, quality, and site audit standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs during shutdowns or as needed, may require weekend work.
• Conduct repair on faulty or worn equipment to maintain condition and reduce future failures.
• Diagnose electrical problems using voltmeter, megohm meter, and amp probes.
• Perform root cause analysis using the EWO process.
• Use UMS tools for problem-solving and maintenance.
• Respond to emergency repair requests to minimize downtime and ensure safety.
• Maintain CMMS documentation for work schedules, completion, and parts.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical systems

Multimeter

Solenoids/Relays/Fuses

Job description

Title of role: Production Maintenance Technician

Shift: 2nd Shift- 3:00pm- 11:15pm Monday - Friday

Base wage - $33.75 per hour during evaluation period

After successful evaluation period, wage increases to $34.78 per hour with additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2ndshift

• Perfect Attendance Incentive - perfect attendance gives opportunity to earn additional time off or attendance point removal




• Volunteer Shift Incentive - voluntarily working extra shifts during business needs gives opportunity to earn additional time off or attendance point removal




• Monthly bonus payouts

Background & Purpose of the Job: Unilever Jonesboro provides a holistic and hygienic choice of personal care brands that benefit the mind, body, and health of consumers while minimizing environmental footprints and promoting the individual growth of our people. Our "mission of wellbeing" is quickly becoming the new status symbol for health and beauty.

In this role, you will work alongside the Maintenance Supervisor and participate as a team member of the Maintenance Department. You will be an integral part of a dynamic team, collaborating closely with personnel from various departments such as engineering, production, safety, quality, and suppliers. Your ability to communicate clearly and involvement in equipment repair and preventative maintenance will help minimize equipment downtime and ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This will ensure consistency with business goals, unit Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to include safety, quality, efficiency, productivity and customer service.

Location of the job: Jonesboro, AR

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union)

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Monthly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided| Career Advancement Opportunities*

Additional Perks for the “Jonesboro” location

• Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses subsidy




• Onsite Company store with opportunity for friends/family to shop




• Subsidy for Uniform shirts- Employee picks style (dri-fit material, long or short sleeves, polo shirts, etc.)




• Company dinners and fun engagement activities periodically




• Free fresh popcorn




• Free coffee

What You’ll Do:

• Functions as a member of the shift Maintenance Team to apply mechanical skills and technical expertise to resolve equipment related problems.




• Comply with all good manufacturing practices, safety, quality, and site audit standards.




• Perform preventative maintenance (PM), inspection and/or repair of equipment during shutdowns or as needed which may require weekend work and/or shift reassignment in response to production requirements




• Conduct repair on faulty, damaged or worn to maintain basic conditions of equipment, implementing preventative measures to reduce risks of future failures.




• Utilizes Digital Voltmeter, Mega OHM Meter and AMP probes to diagnose electrical problems.




• Perform root cause/breakdown analysis using the emergency work-order (EWO) process.




• Utilize problem-solving skills to diagnose and fix issues efficiently while using Unilever Manufacturing Standards (UMS) tools.




• Respond to and resolve emergency repair requests to minimize downtime and ensure safety.




• Maintain documentation of work schedules, work completed, and parts consumption using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.




• Communicate with Maintenance Planners to improve preventative maintenance (PM), time-based maintenance (TBM), and condition-based maintenance (CBM) processes for production equipment.

• Support the installation and start-up of new equipment




• Works with equipment vendors or technical representatives on re-builds, service visits and equipment training to reduce downtime.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a production line mechanic, facilities mechanic, or equivalent.




• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.




• Proficiency with hand tools, basic power tools, and basic electrical systems such as solenoids, relays, fuses, contacts, starters, multimeters, etc.




• Experience with gearboxes and gearing, bearings, motors, etc.




• Experience with line speed, ratios, sprocket size, etc.




• Experience with troubleshooting: diagnostics and root-cause analysis/breakdown analysis.




• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel, including the production team, support staff, production supervisors, maintenance leadership, and vendors, both verbally and in writing, to maintain high service levels.

What You’ll Love About his job:

• Working as a team member, coaching/training others, and supporting production




• Great work life balance environment




• Awesome benefits and onsite company store




• Contribution on the team helps obtain a quarterly bonus

Physical Demand Requirement:Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.

• Lifting and Carrying:This position involves the capability to lift objects between51-100 LBS occasionally and transporting them over specific distances or for certain durations.

• Reaching, Pushing, and Pulling:These actions might be needed to access items, move equipment, or handle objects in different environments.

• Posture:Jobs mayrequireextended periods of standing, sitting, or switching between these positions.

• Fine Motor Skills:Some rolesnecessitatethe use of fine motor skills for tasks such as typing, using small tools, or handling delicate objects.

• Vision and Hearing:Certain jobs demand specific visual acuity, color vision, or hearing capabilities.

• Environmental Factors:The job might involve working in noisy areas.

• Stamina and Endurance:The ability to perform physical activities forlong periodsor to work continuously without rest may be essential.

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