General Description and Objectives
A Maintenance Technician will support plant operations by performing routine preventative/predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime, and production, while maintaining general upkeep, quality and safety standards for a paper converting manufacturing facility. Converting equipment includes but is not limited to folders, laminators, re-winders, and core machines.
Primary Responsibilities
- Trouble-shoot mechanical, electrical and PLC issues with equipment.
- Operate the following: MIG Welder, Plasma Cutter, Torch, Jet Milling Machine, Lathes.
- Respond to operator, quality, or management requests regarding equipment specifications.
- Communicate with fellow maintenance teammates at shift changes regarding current/active:
- Safety issues
- Quality issues
- Production issues
- Understand and comply with Facility & Converting Reliability Manager and VP of Operations directions and guidelines, including:
- Product-specific quality requirements
- Production targets and machine capabilities
- Communicate regularly with Facility & Converting Reliability Manager and VP of Operations regarding production status.
- Support production staffing needs.
- Reliable resource for all set up’s, change over’s and trials.
- Regular safety observance (includes facility, machines, and industrial trucks).
- Accountable for quality assurance.
- Perform frequent machine and product inspections, including trouble-shooting machine issues.
- Evaluate shift for regular continuous improvement proposals.
- Control and evaluate waste.
- Ensure facility and machine housekeeping guidelines are followed; be trained and certified in the operation of powered industrial trucks fire extinguisher use.
- Perform routine maintenance around the facility such as plumbing, electrical, grounds keeping, and carpentry.
- Complete documentation on repairs and preventative maintenance as directed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 or older.
- Must have high school diploma, or G.E.D.
- Industrial Maintenance experience in a paper industry production environment is preferred.
- Associates degree in industrial maintenance, machining technology, or related field a plus.
- Ability to read and understand machine manuals.
- Proficiency on a PC including Microsoft Office is a plus.
- Mechanical aptitude.
- Possess strong problem solving skills and ability to think outside the box to drive production improvement.
- Strong attention to detail and time management.
- Positive attitude with a solid team mentality.
- Strong work ethic with an exceptional ability to learn and a desire to continuously improve.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse work environment.
- Attendance is an essential function of employment and part of the job requirement.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed.
- Capable of standing 8-12 hours. Ability to work on projects that require standing for extended periods, using hands/fingers to handle/feel, reaching with hands/arms, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting 50 pounds, often in hot environments.
- Pre-employment drug screening and background check required.
Bedford Paper is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bedford Paper will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective employee and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
