As a Plastipak Engineering Technician, youll take your electrical & mechanical skills to the next level in a high-growth industry with exceptional job security & advancement opportunities. You are the local expert, backed by a multi-disciplinary team, on a mission to assure our eco-friendly proprietary Direct Object Printing production performs at optimal levels.
Plastipak prioritizes promotion-from-within & this role offers a clear career path to become an Engineer. In addition to the high-exposure, youll receive technical skill training & professional development through Plastipak Academy. Plus, well support you to earn your Bachelors degree, with the Tuition Reimbursement Program.
You Will
Apply your mechanical & electrical expertise to maintain & continuously improve the Direct Object Printing equipment & processes
Maintain machinery and mechanical equipment, including vision systems, production equipment & plant support machines.
Troubleshoot & diagnose equipment malfunctions and breakdowns, then complete needed repairs
Perform preventative maintenance & process control adjustments on industrial equipment, including industrial inkjet printers
Operate & monitor equipment to complete repair testing and to perform equipment failure analysis
Provide training to Technicians & Operators, with an eye on maintaining Plastipaks standing as an Americas Safest Companies.
Apply LEAN methodology to identify process improvement opportunities associated with the production process
Maintain SOW process documentation
Provide on-call technical support
You Have
An Associates degree or higher in Engineering, with a focus on any of the following: Electrical & Mechanical Technology or Mechatronics
Minimum of three (3) years of experience performing maintenance & skilled repairs on electrical & mechanical production equipment & systems in a manufacturing environment
If you have experience with industrial inject printers, thats a plus
Technical proficiency & hands-on experience with the following:
PLC/Ladder logic programming, including motion controls & vision systems
Electrical Circuit Breakers, Fuses, Switchgears, Distribution Panels, Transformers
Hydraulics, Pneumatics
Working knowledge of machine tool wiring
A continuous improvement mindset, along with a working knowledge of process improvement methodologies, such as LEAN
An understanding of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) is a plus
Prior experience providing on-the-job training to Operators & Technicians is preferred
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