Logoplaste

Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for managing mechanical reliability for the plant and supports the Plant and Production Manager with all aspects of mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of all equipment to meet or exceed company established OEE expectations and customer quality expectations.
• Follow Lockout/Tag out Policy.
• Proactive in addressing unsafe conditions on production equipment.
• Process production equipment and maintain documentation to support process changes.
• Proactive in addressing inefficiencies of production equipment.
• Perform maintenance tasks as outlined by Maintenance Manager.
• Use power tool equipment in the shop in a safe manner to avoid injury or harm to self or other employees.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks as outlined by Maintenance Manager.
• Proactive in addressing machine inefficiencies during PMs.
• Evaluate operator checklist and comments prior to performing preventative maintenance to ensure all causes for production inefficiencies are addressed and corrected.
• Ensure equipment is clean and in 'showroom condition' after preventative maintenance is performed on production equipment.
• Continually evaluate equipment for improvement areas and tag components or parts that need repair, replacement or improvement as outlined in the TPM guidelines.
• Perform changeovers with limited downtime.
• Ensure production equipment is in safe and efficient operation after each changeover.
• Perform building maintenance as directed by management.
• Maintain sufficient records to support the SAP parts management by recording parts removed from inventory.
• Notify Maintenance Manager when parts inventory becomes low or reaches a re-order point.
• Complete the appropriate documentation required by all work orders.
• Coordinate with Production Manager as it relates to production equipment training and employee development while providing suggestions for training topics.
• Promote and participate in good housekeeping habits to ensure plant appearance exceeds management and customer expectations.
• Support equipment installation, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
• Identify complex problems with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic issues on all associated equipment and implement solutions.
• Understand machine processing and recipe management.
• Identify the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the job.
• Work with vendors and/or contractors as required.
• Implement operational improvements (spoilage, downtime, line speeds, etc.).
• Communicate problems, progress reports and continuous improvement ideas to management staff, maintenance and production personnel.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping, GMP practices and Global Food Safety practices.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned by manager.