What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Signode?
Company Overview
Signode is a leading manufacturer of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment. With over $2B in revenue, 80 manufacturing facilities across 6 continents, and over 9,000 employees worldwide, we offer complete transit packaging solutions to our customers.
We produce strap, stretch, and protective packaging, as well as packaging tools and equipment used to apply bulk packaging materials. Our commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit.
As the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc., we are proud to share our portfolio of products, services, and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.
Job Description
Maintenance Technician
The Maintenance Tech is primarily responsible for machine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of complex plastics processing and ancillary equipment. The goal is to operate safely while ensuring the plant is geared towards maximum production and efficiency.
This position champions all safety regulations and wears proper PPE while completing all repairs/checks.
- Thorough understanding of general and maintenance safe work practices, including LOTO, Hot Work, Electrical Safety, and PPE.
- Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge for performance maintenance tasks involving AC/DC control circuits, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, lubrication, welding, plumbing, hand tool, and shop practices, including blueprint reading.
- Knowledgeable in electrical distribution and machine controls ranging from 24 to 480 volts AC/DC, able to read, interpret, and troubleshoot using schematic diagrams.
- Working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, Variable Frequency Drives, analog and digital DC drives, Robotics, and automated conveyor systems.
- Contributes to and utilizes the preventative maintenance program to minimize unplanned downtime.
- Initiates production equipment modifications that increase productivity and reduce waste, including blenders, extruders, draw stands, winders, pneumatic conveyors, chillers, towers, and other Production Support Equipment.
- Analyzes mechanical and operational problems with equipment, plans, and takes corrective action.
- Supports and provides leadership with plant and facility maintenance needs critical to maintaining production and delivery commitments.
- Performs
