Equipment Maintenance and Facility Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Perlen Packaging LLC is seeking an experienced Maintenance & Facility Technician to join our team in Whippany, New Jersey, 07981.

About Us

Perlen Packaging is an internationally active group in the field of film manufacturing and coating of barrier films. Our processes, facilities, products, and services are geared to the needs of the pharmaceutical industry. With sites in Switzerland, Germany, USA, China and Brazil, Perlen Packaging caters to the global market.

Job Summary

The Production & Facility Technician is responsible to ensure that the production equipment and facility is in a fully functional state and maintained on a regular base. The technician coordinates preventive maintenance and repairs with the production department supervisor as well as external service providers according to the approved supplier list. The Maintenance & Facility Technician is responsible for the adherence to our ISO 9001 SOP's for equipment and facility maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Scheduling or execution of required maintenance tasks to keep all equipment and services operating efficiently and reliably
• Responsible for repairs required to equipment and facility, with the support of global engineering and maintenance team where required
• Maintain and expand spare parts inventory for all equipment to minimize interruptions in production
• Maintain inventory and maintenance of knifes and counter knifes as well as supporting the exchange where needed
• Responsible for all facility maintenance and inspection tasks in compliance with local laws
• Support, plan and execute local projects for equipment and plant upgrades in coordination with the globally responsible departments where applicable
• Document all executed maintenance (internal and external) as required by ISO 9001

Other duties may be assigned by management from time to time.

Education and Experience:

• Completed training as electrician or AS/BS in electrical engineering (or equivalent on the job experience/training) with significant mechanical skills
• Several years in technical service, preferably in the equipment industry
• Ability to complete aforementioned tasks correctly, fully, independently and on time
• Carpentry skills are a plus

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task
• Effective and efficient time management
• Positive and driven personality
• Must be able to read and write in English language
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds alone and up to 220 pounds with a lift assist device. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color identification/differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation is commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance, STD,LTD and other supplemental policies
• PTO
• 401(k) with Employer Match

What we offer:

• A culture where personal responsibility and teamwork are valued
• Flat hierarchy and quick decision-making
• Working in a motivated and dynamic team