As a Plastipak Engineering Technician, you'll 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, you'll receive technical skill training & professional development through Plastipak Academy. Plus, we'll support you to earn your Bachelor's 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 Plastipak's standing as an America's 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 Associate's 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, that's 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
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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