West Springfield- Maintenance Technician, 3rd shift

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing breakdown, corrective and preventive electrical, electronic and mechanical maintenance on all production equipment. Additional responsibilities include participating in the development of concepts which lead to machine modifications and capital projects; Staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and learning how to apply them; maintaining production and auxiliary equipment in proper and correct working condition with minimal supervision; executing corrective and preventive maintenance work orders according to schedules and performing project work to improve machine operations. All responsibilities above are to be in compliance with GMP and SQF requirements for machine sanitation and food packaging safety. Training for this role will required three to six months on first shift. Essential Accountabilities Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical maintenance on all production and auxiliary equipment. Troubleshoot and repair production and auxiliary equipment to "as built" condition. Service equipment to ensure compliance to Quality System procedures and work instructions related to the maintenance function. Monitor machine operation and assist in the development of preventive maintenance programs for new and rebuilt equipment to ensure uninterrupted and effective operation while maintaining compliance to all GMP and SQF requirements Integrate electrical control systems for new and rebuilt machinery, facilities equipment and machine/process improvements according to established guidelines. Participate in the specification, building, rebuilding, installing and fabrication of electrical and electronic control systems. Comply with all safe work practices which includes all company, local, state and federal requirements. Insure that all machinery and facilities services comply with applicable safety codes such as OSHA, National Electric Code and National Fire Protection Agency. This role requires the ability to handle conflict and differing opinions in a constructive and professional manner that align with The Placon Way. Minimum Qualifications Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Electronics or related field and 2 years of industrial maintenance experience OR 6 years of increasingly complex and responsible industrial maintenance experience. Desired Skills Ability to safely use hand tools, electronic test equipment Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, PLC Ladder logic programs Strong computer knowledge including using Microsoft Office Ability to use computers as a machine control test instrument Understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers Understanding of digital and analog servo systems Knowledge of soldering, ARC welding, MIG welding Ability to service electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems Must be a self starter and have to the ability to interact with a variety of people. Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English Ability to drive motorized vehicles including forklifts and elevated platforms History of working safely including safety training, LOTO and PPE use

Position Requirements Work Environment Conditions:

Inside:

Manufacturing Environment Outside:

Occasional Equipment/Tools Used:

Personal computer, Fax, phone, copy machine, printers, hand tools, powered hand tools

Physical Requirements:

Light work (lift 10 lbs): frequently

• equipment, parts, assemblies, tools Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs.): frequently
• equipment, parts, assemblies, tools Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs.): frequently
• equipment, parts, assemblies, tools, supplies Very Heavy Work (lift over 50lbs): 2-3 times/week
• equipment, parts and assemblies

Other Physical Requirements:

Must be able to move freely throughout the plant, facility and grounds. Mental Requirements Reading, writing and calculating Interpersonal skills Reasoning/analysis Work with minimal supervision Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):

Local:

20 times per year

Regional:

2 times per year

National:

1 time per year

International:

1 time per year West Springfield

• Maintenance Technician, 3rd shift 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 1227 Union Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 $29
• $31 an hour
• Full-time Placon Corporation 97 reviews $29
• $31 an hour
• Full-time The Maintenance Technician is responsible for providing breakdown, corrective and preventive electrical, electronic and mechanical maintenance on all production equipment.

Additional responsibilities include participating in the development of concepts which lead to machine modifications and capital projects; Staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and learning how to apply them; maintaining production and auxiliary equipment in proper and correct working condition with minimal supervision; executing corrective and preventive maintenance work orders according to schedules and performing project work to improve machine operations. All responsibilities above are to be in compliance with GMP and SQF requirements for machine sanitation and food packaging safety. Training for this role will required three to six months on first shift. Essential Accountabilities Perform electrical, electronic, and mechanical maintenance on all production and auxiliary equipment. Troubleshoot and repair production and auxiliary equipment to "as built" condition. Service equipment to ensure compliance to Quality System procedures and work instructions related to the maintenance function. Monitor machine operation and assist in the development of preventive maintenance programs for new and rebuilt equipment to ensure uninterrupted and effective operation while maintaining compliance to all GMP and SQF requirements Integrate electrical control systems for new and rebuilt machinery, facilities equipment and machine/process improvements according to established guidelines. Participate in the specification, building, rebuilding, installing and fabrication of electrical and electronic control systems. Comply with all safe work practices which includes all company, local, state and federal requirements. Insure that all machinery and facilities services comply with applicable safety codes such as OSHA, National Electric Code and National Fire Protection Agency. This role requires the ability to handle conflict and differing opinions in a constructive and professional manner that align with The Placon Way. Minimum Qualifications Associate Degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology, Industrial Electronics or related field and 2 years of industrial maintenance experience OR 6 years of increasingly complex and responsible industrial maintenance experience. Desired Skills Ability to safely use hand tools, electronic test equipment Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, PLC Ladder logic programs Strong computer knowledge including using Microsoft Office Ability to use computers as a machine control test instrument Understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers Understanding of digital and analog servo systems Knowledge of soldering, ARC welding, MIG welding Ability to service electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems Must be a self starter and have to the ability to interact with a variety of people. Ability to read, write and communicate verbally in English Ability to drive motorized vehicles including forklifts and elevated platforms History of working safely including safety training, LOTO and PPE use

Position Requirements Work Environment Conditions:

Inside:

Manufacturing Environment Outside:

Occasional Equipment/Tools Used:

Personal computer, Fax, phone, copy machine, printers, hand tools, powered hand tools

Physical Requirements:

Light work (lift 10 lbs): frequently

• equipment, parts, assemblies, tools Medium Work (lift 11-30 lbs.): frequently
• equipment, parts, assemblies, tools Heavy Work (lift 31-50 lbs.): frequently
• equipment, parts, assemblies, tools, supplies Very Heavy Work (lift over 50lbs): 2-3 times/week
• equipment, parts and assemblies

Other Physical Requirements:

Must be able to move freely throughout the plant, facility and grounds. Mental Requirements Reading, writing and calculating Interpersonal skills Reasoning/analysis Work with minimal supervision Travel Frequency (in addition to seminars or related training):

Local:

20 times per year

Regional:

2 times per year

National:

1 time per year

International:

1 time per year