What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Kurz Transfer Products LP?
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Proven utilization of knowledge of electrical, industrial controls, mechanical, hydraulic, compressed air, boiler systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, waste treatment systems, and building maintenance in a hi-speed CPG environment
- Proven knowledge and implementation of continuous improvement techniques such as 5S, Lean, TPM
- Conduct routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on equipment to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize production downtime.
- Perform equipment installations and modifications.
- Adhere to strict safety protocols and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Work closely with production teams to identify equipment issues and implement solutions to optimize operations.
- Utilize maintenance software to track repairs, schedule maintenance activities, and manage inventory of maintenance supplies.
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical skills with the ability to diagnose and repair equipment.
- Must be able to maintain knowledge of and exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals
- Must have the ability to use close and distance vision including color and peripheral vision with or without vision correction means
- Must be able to visually and auditorily detect obstacles and potential dangers in a production environment setting
- Effective prioritization and time management skills to balance multiple tasks.
- May be required to work overtime, weekends, or on rotating shifts as needed.
- Other Duties as required.
Skills and Abilities
- Collaboration: Works independently. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration.
- Communication: Collaborate clearly with operators, helpers, and team members to ensure smooth production flow in person and via email.
- Project management: Ability to handle multiple tasks with changing priorities.
- Quality control: Possess a keen eye for detail
- Safety compliance: Prioritizes safety by actively adhering to all LOCO and OSHA standards and forklift safety protocols while maintaining focus in potentially hazardous environments.
- Physical abilities: Meet the physical demands of the role, including static pull strength of 84 lbs., push 60 lbs., lift 50 lbs. Mount/dismount a sit-down forklift.
- Technical skills: Possess basic computer skills to operate production related software and maintain digital records. Forklift knowledge (sit-down)
- Compliance: Understanding and adherence to GMP regulations and procedures.
- Systems Proficiency: Ability to utilize CMMS systems (e.g., EMaint) for work order management and maintenance planning.
- Continuous improvement: Maintain a process optimization
Experience and Education
- A college degree (Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical Engineer, or a related science field)
- 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience
- Journeyman certificate a plus
- Experience conducting PMs on Industrial Equipment
- Experience in the maintenance of converting and web-fed coating equipment a plus
- Forklift experience
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
