Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift Oral Care

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo . We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

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Description Overview

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician | Asset Reliability Technician to join our Oral Care facility in Kentwood, MI.

Shift: 3rd (Sunday Night Start) Monday-Friday | Saturday - OT as needed | Work Schedule: 8 Hour Shifts | 10:30pm-6:40am

• Please note that this position has the potential to evolve into an apprenticeship opportunity, contingent upon interest and program availability.

Scope of the Role

• Responsible for troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment, suggest methods of process improvement, participate in continuous improvement projects
• Troubleshooting and repair of manufacturing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot/service intermediate electrical and machine controls circuit defined as:
  • Conveyor drive system
  • Motor starter circuits including Variable Frequency Drives
  • I/O – Switch Functions
  • Equipment wiring/grounding techniques
  • A/C & D/C Electronic concepts
• Proficient in Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Vacuum Systems
• Read/Interpret relay and PLC Ladder Logic
• Participate and assist in machine installations, suggesting and implementing machinery upgrades/improvements.

Experience Required

• Asset Reliability Technicians must have thorough working knowledge of primary mechanical, electrical, and machine controls.
• Preferred 2-4 years of formal education in industrial/electrical maintenance from an accredited technical center or approved recognized apprenticeship program at least 2-5 years of applicable work experience.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions in English, such as safety, quality, and GMP guidelines.
• Must possess and demonstrate aptitude in the mechanical and electrical, machine controls, and pneumatics/vacuum primary skills.
• Must be familiar with current machinery and control technologies.
• Support effective implementation of all GMP requirements and understand how it affect products/processes supported and/or owned.
• Experience with robotic systems and automation.

Short Description

• Consistently/Frequently – stand, walk, lift 15-25 lbs., climb ladders/stairs, twisting, reach, grasp, move items, feel with hands/fingers.
• Occasionally – sit, lift above shoulders and head, squat, reach above shoulders and head
• Rarely – pulling and pushing, stoop/bend, kneeling

• Consistently/Frequently - exposure to loud noises/machinery
• Occasionally - exposure to chemicals
• Rarely – enter confined spaces
• Indoor, climate-controlled environment

• Consistently/Frequently - see (vision), hear, ability to read and write, ability to interpret information, basic to intermediate math skills, reading and writing in English. Simple decision-making skills - crewing rotation, cleaning, and operational tasks/order. Basic to intermediate problem-solving skills - Method Troubleshooting. Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems with minimal oversight.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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