Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting the reliable operation of production equipment, facility systems, and related machinery. The position plays a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime, maintaining production continuity, and ensuring that machinery operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established quality and performance standards.

Location: West Bend, WI or St. Francis, WI

1. **MAIN FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance:

Performs scheduled preventive maintenance on production machinery, equipment, facility systems, and related assets to maintain reliable operation and minimize unplanned downtime. Inspects equipment, identifies wear or potential failures, replaces or repairs components, lubricates machinery, and completes maintenance activities according to established schedules and procedures

Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair:

Diagnoses mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other equipment-related problems. Uses appropriate tools, testing equipment, technical documentation, and troubleshooting methods to identify root causes and implement effective repairs. Responds promptly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality.

Production Support:

Works closely with Production and Operations personnel to respond to equipment issues and support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. Prioritizes maintenance activities based on production requirements, equipment condition, safety considerations, and operational impact. Communicates equipment status, repair progress, and potential production impacts to appropriate leadership.

Equipment Installation and Modification:

Assists with the installation, setup, relocation, adjustment, and modification of production equipment and facility systems. Supports equipment upgrades and improvement projects and ensures machinery is properly installed, aligned, adjusted, and tested before being returned to production.

Maintenance Documentation and Records:

Maintains accurate records of preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, parts usage, equipment issues, and completed work orders. Documents recurring problems and identifies opportunities for permanent corrective action. Ensures maintenance records are complete, accurate, and available for operational review.

Parts, Tools, and Inventory Management:

Maintains an organized inventory of maintenance parts, supplies, tools, and equipment. Identifies required replacement parts and communicates inventory needs to management. Uses company resources responsibly and supports cost-effective maintenance practices.

Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement:

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Identifies opportunities to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and extend equipment life. Participates in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. Recommends practical solutions to recurring equipment problems and supports the implementation of preventive and corrective actions.

**Safety, Compliance, and Maintenance Management: **

Maintains a safe work environment by following OSHA requirements, QPI policies, lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety practices, machine guarding requirements, and applicable environmental and workplace safety regulations. Properly uses personal protective equipment and ensures maintenance activities are performed in a manner that protects employees, equipment, products, and facilities.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing or production equipment preferred.

Ability to work independently and respond effectively to urgent equipment issues.

EXPERIENCE

Ability to diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate corrective actions.

Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, technical documentation, schematics, and maintenance instructions.

Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.

Ability to safely lift, move, and handle tools, equipment, and maintenance components as required.

Equipment Setup, Changeover & Troubleshooting Requirements

The successful candidate must possess hands-on experience in the setup, adjustment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-speed packaging and production equipment, including:

• Aloy Blister Packaging Machines
• Flow Wrapper Packaging Systems
• Weldotron Shrink Packaging Equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting automated packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, motors, drives, conveyors, sensors, and packaging machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to improve equipment reliability.
• Comfortable working independently and supporting production across multiple shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

You should be proficient in:

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• blister sealing experience
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Preventive Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Conveyor Systems
• Facility Systems
• Maintenance Tools
• Production Machinery
• Testing Equipment