Repack Maintenance - 2nd shift

Pictsweet Company; Bells (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits start

Company-paid Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401k with Employer Match

Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays

Job summary

The Pictsweet Company is hiring a Packaging Technician to join our Repack maintenance team in Bells, TN. You will maintain and repair packaging lines and related equipment to ensure optimal production and safety standards.

Candidates should have experience in high-speed production, be familiar with hydraulic/pneumatic systems, PLCs, and Fanuc robotics. Forklift certification and ability to work extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Basic mathematical ability.
• Practical understanding of mechanical operations, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls and PLCs.
• Ability to excel in a cooperative team environment.
• Forklift driver assessment required.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure and provide leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, weigh machines, packaging machines, metal detectors, pneumatic systems, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLCs.
• Develop solutions to limit downtime and improve production.
• Daily maintenance and repair of assigned packaging lines to ensure optimum production and quality.
• Evaluate mechanical performance and plan adjustments.
• Maintain mechanical records and reports.
• Handle special projects as assigned.
• Communicate with plant supervision regarding production; anticipate and resolve problems.
• Ensure a safe workplace following all safety plans and standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors, maintenance, operators to optimize packaging equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Forklift operations

Tools

Fanuc Robot experience

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical controls

Weighing machines

Metal detectors

Packaging equipment familiarity

Job description

Overview

The Pictsweet Company is growing! We are currently looking for a Packaging Technician to join our Repack maintenance team.

Benefits:

• Benefits begin on first day of employment for Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• 100% Company paid benefits includes Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Employer Match
• Vacation Days, Sick Leave, & Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, weigh machines, packaging machines, metal detectors, pneumatic systems, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLC’s. Experience on Bosch, Fallas, Douglas, and Fanuc equipment would be a plus.
• Actively develop solutions to limit operational downtime and improve production.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of assigned packaging line(s) to ensure optimum production and quality standards
• Evaluates mechanical performance and assist in planning appropriate adjustments
• Maintains appropriate mechanical records and reports
• Responsible for special projects as assigned
• Communicates frequently with plant supervision regarding production. Anticipates and resolves problems.
• Ensures a safe work place. Follows Pictsweet Hazardous Communication Plan, Lock-out/Tag-out Program, Process Safety Management Plan, and all applicable safety standards
• Works cooperatively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, machine operators and production workers to ensure the optimal performance of packaging machines and other equipment

Experience:

• Must have relevant experience in high-speed production environment. Pictsweet production and maintenance experience preferred.
• Prefer experience in hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, weigh machines, metal detectors, high-speed production equipment, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLC’s. Knowledge of Pictsweet Packaging Equipment would be a Plus.
• Having knowledgeable of food packaging equipment, principles, quality control, HACCP and GMP’s is a plus. Must have received training on Fanuc Robot setup and Maintenance PMs. Certificate Preferred.
• Must have received training on Douglas Case Packers and fully understand changeover and Equipment setup.

Qualifications

Cognitive & Psychological

• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
• Must be able to understand basic mathematical computation.
• Must have a practical understanding of mechanical operations, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical controls, computer controls and programmable logic controls (PLC).
• Must be able to excel in a cooperative team environment.
• Achieve satisfactory assessment score for forklift driver.
• Must be able to make decisions under pressure and provide leadership in difficult situations.

Physical

• Standing for extended period of time.
• Able to work in cold environment (30-40 degrees).
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Other

• Must pass Pictsweet’s forklift certification program.
• Must be willing to work extended hours as needed (including weekends and holidays).