What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrugator Maintenance Lead position at Welch Packaging Group Inc.?
Machine Maintenance
Hourly - Full Time
About Welch Packaging:
Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Welch Packaging was started in 1985 with four employees. Since then, Welch has become one of the most dynamic independent packaging companies in the United States. Welch now has multiple sheet plants throughout the Midwest. Welch Packaging has grown from four employees to over one thousand employees.
With customers at the core of our business philosophy, we have a service discipline that makes us easy to do business with. Through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit Welch Packaging continues to be a leader in custom packaging solutions.
Welch encourages associates to serve in a variety of civic and charitable organizations. The "Welch Way" involves giving back to our communities. On an annual basis, Welch Packaging contributes to a variety of charities and higher education in the communities in which we serve.
At Welch Packaging, we believe in building boxes, but we don't believe in putting our associates into them! Welch hires people who fit our business culture - people with integrity, a commitment to customer service and a passion for success - and we teach them the packaging business through a comprehensive individualized training and placement program. Welch looks for life-long learners committed to making a difference in the world through their work. Come grow with us!
Interested candidates with strong work ethic, customer focus, and initiative to succeed in a fast paced environment are encouraged to apply! All candidates for this position are subject to an authorized background check and drug screen. The candidate must pass both to become a Welch Packaging Team Member.
Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Welch Packaging was started in 1985 with four employees. Since then, Welch has become one of the most dynamic independent packaging companies in the United States. Welch now has multiple sheet plants throughout the Midwest. Welch Packaging has grown from four employees to over one thousand employees.
With customers at the core of our business philosophy, we have a service discipline that makes us easy to do business with. Through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit Welch Packaging continues to be a leader in custom packaging solutions.
Welch encourages associates to serve in a variety of civic and charitable organizations. The "Welch Way" involves giving back to our communities. On an annual basis, Welch Packaging contributes to a variety of charities and higher education in the communities in which we serve.
At Welch Packaging, we believe in building boxes, but we don't believe in putting our associates into them! Welch hires people who fit our business culture - people with integrity, a commitment to customer service and a passion for success - and we teach them the packaging business through a comprehensive individualized training and placement program. Welch looks for life-long learners committed to making a difference in the world through their work. Come grow with us!
Interested candidates with strong work ethic, customer focus, and initiative to succeed in a fast paced environment are encouraged to apply! All candidates for this position are subject to an authorized background check and drug screen. The candidate must pass both to become a Welch Packaging Team Member.
In addition to a competitive wage, we offer competitive benefits package that includes a 50% match 401K up to 8% of your contributions, wellness incentives, contributions to your health savings account up to $700, 100% coverage on preventative care benefits including prescription medicines, medical, dental, vision, life and supplement life insurances.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute a plan of continued improvement of machine safety and general housekeeping
- Work with crews to complete all preventative maintenance
- Work with machine operator to troubleshoot and determine root cause of mechanical issues
- Respond quickly to maintenance requests and prioritize effectively
- Work hand in hand with Maintenance Manager to resolve any accident waiting to happen forms
- Work as a team to maintain organization and inventory of maintenance shop and tools
- Duties may vary depending on location
Essential Functions:
- Manage all maintenance technicians providing them with leadership and opportunities to learn and improve.
- Ensure proper scheduling of all technicians.
- Manage and maintain a cost-effective preventive maintenance program.
- Successfully manages through clear communication on goals, training, coaching, and mentoring. All while developing them with consistent feedback, and motivation through encouragement to enable their success and establish a positive working environment.
- Schedule required Preventive Maintenance on all machinery.
- Respond to emergency work orders within established parameters of timely response.
- Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs.
- Performs Lockout/Tag-out per procedure for required operations.
- Installing, Lubricating, troubleshooting and repairing equipment in compliance with plant codes, policies and procedures
- Repairing and maintaining Corrugated plant machinery in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer specifications
- Read and understand drawings, troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic mechanical systems including valves, solenoids.
- Adhering to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures and actively participating in the safety program
- Effectively communicating work performed and equipment statuses both written and verbally.
- Sharing your knowledge and gaining knowledge from the rest of the team is essential.
Pre-requisite Skills:
1. A minimum of 10 years of corrugating manufacturing experience
2. A minimum of 5 years of prior supervisory experience, a plus
3. Experience with the Fosber corrugator machine, a plus
4. Thrive to ensure 2% or less maintenance downtime on the Corrugator(s).
5. Solid mix of electro-mechanical industrial maintenance, hydraulics and pneumatics, knowledge is required.
6. Ability to troubleshoot/replace PLC’s, VFD’s, A/C motors, D/C motors, analog and digital sensors, bearings, gearboxes, and hydraulic/pneumatic components.
7. Ability to troubleshoot/repaired Fosber, ACS roller and modular flat belt conveyors, weishaupt Boilers, Signode Banders, Water Chillers, Air Compressors, Balemaster Baler/Shredder.
8. Ability to calibrate machines; electrically and mechanically.
9. Automation technicians design and service control systems ranging from electromechanical devices and PLCs.
10. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
11. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of plant operations and facility management.
12. Knowledge and ability to read/interpret schematics, highly preferred.
13. Experience and compliance with OSHA regulations.
14. Self-motivated, dependable, punctual, and organized.
15. Must be able to operate equipment including but not limited to fork trucks, and other lifting devices.
16. Ability to start machines and equipment to test the operation following repair.
17. Use machine shop and other tools such as power drills, reciprocating drill, band saw, reciprocating saw, hand grinder, and bench grinder.
18. This position will report directly to the Maintenance Manager.
19. Duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs.
20. All candidates must be willing to work any available shift; as well as overtime as needed.
Accountability:
- Efficiency and quality of work performed
- Ability to comply with procedures and processes
- Ability to work well with others
- Safe, timely, successful repairs
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
