Repack Maintenance - 2nd shift

Packaging Technician

The Pictsweet Company is growing! We are currently looking for a Packaging Technician to join our Repack maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, weigh machines, packaging machines, metal detectors, pneumatic systems, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLC's. Experience on Bosch, Fallas, Douglas, and Fanuc equipment would be a plus.
• Actively develop solutions to limit operational downtime and improve production.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of assigned packaging line(s) to ensure optimum production and quality standards
• Evaluates mechanical performance and assist in planning appropriate adjustments
• Maintains appropriate mechanical records and reports
• Responsible for special projects as assigned
• Communicates frequently with plant supervision regarding production. Anticipates and resolves problems.
• Ensures a safe work place. Follows Pictsweet Hazardous Communication Plan, Lock-out/Tag-out Program, Process Safety Management Plan, and all applicable safety standards
• Works cooperatively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, machine operators and production workers to ensure the optimal performance of packaging machines and other equipment

Experience:

• Must have relevant experience in high-speed production environment. Pictsweet production and maintenance experience preferred.
• Prefer experience in hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, weigh machines, metal detectors, high-speed production equipment, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLC's. Knowledge of Pictsweet Packaging Equipment would be a Plus.
• Having knowledgeable of food packaging equipment, principles, quality control, HACCP and GMP's is a plus. Must have received training on Fanuc Robot setup and Maintenance PMs. Certificate Preferred.
• Must have received training on Douglas Case Packers and fully understand changeover and Equipment setup.

Qualifications

Cognitive & Psychological

• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
• Must be able to understand basic mathematical computation.
• Must have a practical understanding of mechanical operations, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical controls, computer controls and programmable logic controls (PLC).
• Must be able to excel in a cooperative team environment.
• Achieve satisfactory assessment score for forklift driver.
• Must be able to make decisions under pressure and provide leadership in difficult situations.

Physical

• Standing for extended period of time.
• Able to work in cold environment (30-40 degrees).
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Other

• Must pass Pictsweet's forklift certification program.
• Must be willing to work extended hours as needed (including weekends and holidays).