Production Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Prodution Maintenance Technician

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Perform maintenance and sanitation duties on the production line as required by the Standard Operating Procedures and Supervisor direction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS:

• Create and maintain all robot and automation controls programs for all equipment. 
• Implement automation opportunities for cost savings. 
• Maintain robotic, control systems, and safety control systems including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems. 
• Maintain all PLC and software, plant wide. Integrate existing and new equipment, as needed.
• Identify, maintain, and troubleshoot Motor Controls, including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems. 
• Assist in the mechanical maintenance of equipment, as needed. 
• Disassemble production filling equipment (remove fill valves, cylinders, hopper, supply hoses).
• Reassemble and set up production filling equipment (replace fill valves, cylinders, hopper, supply hoses) using hand tools.
• Setup production lines for specific products (adjust fill volume, set cap height, set date code, and rail width).
• Learns and begins to develop personal knowledge of proper basic troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and control system problems
• Safely use appropriate equipment for each repair (welder, hand tools, electrical meter, grinders, etc.)
• Maintain plant equipment in a technically perfect condition as per SOP’s, Machine Service and Repair Manuals.
• Log all work and wrench-time on daily work orders and/or in the CMMS
• Clean equipment as directed, using chemicals, spray hose, etc. after completing maintenance tasks.
• Use company approved personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for various tasks.
• Operate a scissor lift to change lamps in high bay fixtures, assist with installing electrical conduits in an overhead ceiling,  etc.
• Perform work in Permitted and Non-Permitted Confined Space, Inside Mixing vessels, Storage Tanks etc. 
• Order equipment parts using a parts requisition form and return to Maintenance Supervisor or Designated Parts Coordinator
• Work long hours and call-ins as needed.
• Work in a safe manner always, complying with safety, health, environmental, food and drug regulations, GMPs and company policies.
• Communicate corrective and preventive issues to managers and coworkers.
• Cooperate with production personnel to ensure maximum quality and production.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work.
• All other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Mechanical ability.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical and electrical.
• Knowledge of MIG and TIG welding.
• Knowledge of maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• Carpentry skills.
• English reading ability for reading and understanding schematics, manuals, building plans, building codes and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of building codes such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Ability to operate a forklift/scissor lift.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions, reports, equipment manufacturer instructions and requirements.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions.
• Ability to use simple math to measure fill speed, fill rate, etc.
• Ability to Communicate Clearly
• Willing and able to work long hours and off-shift.
• Ability to properly use hand tools.
• Ability to properly use measuring devices (tape measure, depth gauge, calipers, micrometers, etc.)
• Willingness to perform tasks as required.
• Ability to work with Supervision.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• Lift up to 50 pounds from the floor level to shoulder height or visa-versa.
• Stand for up to three hours at a time.
• Visual acuity see set up, recognize problems, troubleshoot and make repairs.
• Sit, bend, squat, reach, pull, twist, and turn.
• Reach forward and overhead.
• Manual dexterity skills to use hand tools, such as wrench, pliers, sockets, wrenches, socket sets, screwdrivers, etc.
• Use of power equipment such as welder, hand tools, electrical meter, grinders, etc.
• Able to use cleaning chemicals.
• Good eye/hand coordination.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school or technical school training is preferred.
• 1-2 years previous work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1-2 years mechanical experience.
• Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting is preferred.
• Experience with preventative maintenance.
• Experience with MIG and TIG welding.
• Familiarity with high-speed packaging and filling equipment.

Benefits Offered:

• A competitive base wage
• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Various Supplemental Insurances
• Healthcare Spending (HSA) or Reimbursement Accounts (FSA)
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Holidays, generous PTO program (Vacation, Sick, Personal, etc.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

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Company Description

Part of the Forever Living family of companies, Aloe Vera of America manufactures and distributes Forever Living products to over 150 countries. Forever's Aloe is carefully grown and cultivated in plantations in Mission, TX and the Dominican Republic, to our facility to produce the best products possible. An independent distributor of natural health and beauty products of Forever Living. The best sources for health and beauty and sharing them with the world. Our complete family of Aloe Vera drinks, skincare products, and cosmetics brings the remarkable properties of aloe to the entire body. Add that to our full line of nutritional supplements and products from the beehive, and you have a complete system for naturally achieving better health and beauty.