Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

NorPlex LLC is a manufacturer of low-density film and protective flexible packaging, serving the Western United States and Canada for over 25 years. NorPlex LLC provides 100% custom engineered solutions to its customers with a diverse set of production capabilities. We are looking for a skilled maintenance Technician to join our team. 

Requirements:

Job Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctions on all types of factory machinery including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems utilizing proper tools and equipment
• Install, adjust, disassemble, repair, and reassemble motors, gear boxes, pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders, and valves, and other components
• Review and interpret work orders, tie-ins, technical manuals, machine operations and can communicate with production employees and management
• Develop maintenance procedures when documentation is not available and devise and make tools to facilitate work
• Perform regular preventative maintenance and work orders as part of daily activities and as assigned
• Able to use a computer to track, document equipment problems, submit/review, and close work orders, PMs, etc.
• Willing to work overtime based on business requirements 

SQF Level 1 Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain work area in a safe and orderly fashion according to GMP and Food Safety guidelines
• Abide by all company Programs and Policies related to Food Safety (GMP, Foreign Material Control, Housekeeping, Product Tampering, etc.)
• Abide by all personal hygiene rules (handwashing)
• Keep work areas and equipment clean
• Report incidents that impact the quality of Food Contact Packaging to the manager (pest sightings, equipment malfunctions, raw material issues, etc.)
• Correct equipment malfunctions and complete all necessary records of work completed, including the maintenance lo.
• Log any temporary repairs and schedule permanent repair ASAP
• Report to their supervisor if they are suffering from any communicable disease

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical and electrical systems on manufacturing or industrial equipment
• Experience with basic rigging using chain falls, hoist, and slings 
• Use of common power tools, hand tools, and shop equipment

Preferred Qualifications: in one or both of the following

• A strong ability in either Fabrication in steel of racks, carts, and other production support equipment
• Experience with electrical systems to include installing new circuits, running conduit, sizing, and pulling wire

Requirements and Physical Demands: 

• Must be physically able to access all equipment
• must be physically and mentally capable of working at heights up to 70 feet
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must have mathematics ability and be able to use measuring equipment including but not limited to dial calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and depth gauges
• Must be able to read and communicate in both English written and verbal form to ensure safe and effective performance of the job, including the successful operation of the business. 
• This job requires frequent stooping, bending, standing, kneeling, reaching, climbing, pulling, pushing, crouching, walking, and lifting. May require crawling and twisting
• Must be able to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes
• Follow all plant safety rules / policies, follow all SQF and HACCP requirements
• Excellent attendance and positive attitude