Maintenance Technician I

About Us:

Foam Packaging, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of polystyrene egg cartons and single use food containers and serving trays. We are a family-owned business serving leading egg producers and distributors for over 50 years.

Job Summary:

This individual Will provide support to manufacturing operations for a fast-paced production environment and engage in machine repair, conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and participate in continuous improvement projects.

Reporting To: Maintenance Supervisor

Alternative Report: Plant Manager

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, drives, controllers, and repair circuits;
• Perform maintenance and repair on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical production equipment;
• Participates in tooling and mold changes according to production schedules, special projects and preventive maintenance duties as directed;
• Follows and participates in plant safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment;
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Has an understanding of various types of production equipment, mechanical function, and operation with knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment;
• Computer experience with a working knowledge of industrial control systems.
• Provide support 24/7 manufacturing operations, available to work weekends and split shifts to support production operations.
• Industrial wiring, building maintenance, stick and Tig welding are a plus.

Education and Experience:

· 1-3 years experience, in a manufacturing or industrial setting, with demonstrated ability to perform maintenance function.

· A two-year technical degree or High School with certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Repetitive bending from the upright position to approximately a 35-degree angle;
• Maneuver in various positions including: standing, kneeling, squatting, laying down, stooping, climbing, and sitting.
• Perform job functions within an open area (ambient) facility or outdoors as needed.
• Transport heavy equipment and parts to various locations within the facility using carts or fork trucks.
• Pulling or pushing a hand jack or overhead crane with product weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Ability to work around high temperature ovens, heating elements and equipment up to 600 degrees.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Environmental Conditions:

· Most duties will be performed on the factory floor consisting of an open manufacturing environment utilizing zone heating and cooling for temperature control.

· The work environment may also consist of open warehouse operations where fork lifts are present.

· While preforming this job the individual may be exposed to equipment with moving parts. Some equipment may have heat ovens that reach 350 degrees.

· The company utilizes Pentane, a flammable chemical during the manufacturing process. The presence of Pentane requires the company to operate the facility within the guidelines of the Environmental Risk Management Plan Level 3.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fabrication, Tooling and Die: 1 year (Preferred)
• Industrial Controls: 1 year (Preferred)
• SQF, ISO or GMP: 1 year (Preferred)
• mechanical: 1 year (Preferred)
• hydraulic and pneumatic: 1 year (Preferred)
• industrial electrical: 1 year (Preferred)
• Industrial Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28