Overview
The Pictsweet Company is growing! We are currently looking for a Packaging Technician to join our Repack maintenance team.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, weigh machines, packaging machines, metal detectors, pneumatic systems, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLC’s. Experience on Bosch, Fallas, Douglas, and Fanuc equipment would be a plus.
- Actively develop solutions to limit operational downtime and improve production.
- Responsible for the daily maintenance and repair of assigned packaging line(s) to ensure optimum production and quality standards
- Evaluates mechanical performance and assist in planning appropriate adjustments
- Maintains appropriate mechanical records and reports
- Responsible for special projects as assigned
- Communicates frequently with plant supervision regarding production. Anticipates and resolves problems.
- Ensures a safe work place. Follows Pictsweet Hazardous Communication Plan, Lock-out/Tag-out Program, Process Safety Management Plan, and all applicable safety standards
- Works cooperatively with supervisors, maintenance personnel, machine operators and production workers to ensure the optimal performance of packaging machines and other equipment
Experience:
- Must have relevant experience in high-speed production environment. Pictsweet production and maintenance experience preferred.
- Prefer experience in hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, weigh machines, metal detectors, high-speed production equipment, material handling systems, electrical controls and PLC’s. Knowledge of Pictsweet Packaging Equipment would be a Plus.
- Having knowledgeable of food packaging equipment, principles, quality control, HACCP and GMP’s is a plus. Must have received training on Fanuc Robot setup and Maintenance PMs. Certificate Preferred.
- Must have received training on Douglas Case Packers and fully understand changeover and Equipment setup.
Qualifications
Cognitive & Psychological
- Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
- Must be able to understand basic mathematical computation.
- Must have a practical understanding of mechanical operations, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, electrical controls, computer controls and programmable logic controls (PLC).
- Must be able to excel in a cooperative team environment.
- Achieve satisfactory assessment score for forklift driver.
- Must be able to make decisions under pressure and provide leadership in difficult situations.
Physical
- Standing for extended period of time.
- Able to work in cold environment (30-40 degrees).
- Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Other
- Must pass Pictsweet’s forklift certification program.
- Must be willing to work extended hours as needed (including weekends and holidays).
