Maintenance Technician

Overview

NOW HIRING Maintenance Tech at our Manchester Road location in Kalamazoo, MI!

ROLE: To provide electrical and electronics support to the manufacturing facility to maximize safety, quality, and production uptime.

Pay Range $22.88 – $40.02/HR, based on experience

Night Shift 5:20PM – 5:30AM with 3 paid breaks.

Schedule:

Week 1 : Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work)

Week 2: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF)

Week 3 : Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work)

Week 4: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) and so on

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Diagnose and repair faulty production and related plant equipment with the minimum amount of supervision using the provided schematics, manuals and drawings. Be able to diagnose and repair electro-mechanical problems, troubleshoot electrical problems and have a strong understanding of preventative maintenance strategies

• Identify faulty parts and provide proper nomenclature in the form of a requisition in order that spares or replacements can be ordered

• Install equipment and test run

• Develop and maintain store room spare parts inventory and establish a withdraw, return and re-order procedure

• General working knowledge of machine shop equipment

• Must be team-oriented with leadership qualities and capable of leading co-workers in assigned tasks

• Will be expected to maintain necessary records and established maintenance procedures

• Maintain a clean, safe working environment

• Assist with tooling setup and maintenance when needed

• Responsible for additional specific duties related to each shift as assigned by Shift Team Leader

• Other duties as necessary

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Administrative:

• Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems

Communication/Teamwork:

• Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team

• Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure

Safety:

• Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies and procedures

Quality:

• Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant

Technical Knowledge:

• Demonstrates an advanced comprehensive knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization

Operate Equipment:

• Ability to operate motorized equipment and other peripheral equipment safely and efficiently as required

• Demonstrates ability to utilize standard hand tools

• Ability to operate basic machine shop equipment

Maintenance/Repair:

• Demonstrates advanced mechanical aptitude and abilities

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of production technological methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment in manufacturing facilities

• Demonstrates the ability to perform electrical trouble shooting, repair and equipment installation

• Demonstrate the ability to use electrical meters to include multimeter and amp meter

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years of experience in a related field and a mechanical pretest to employment

• High school graduate required

• Completion of a vocational or trade school curriculum from an authorized school with a concentration in electro-mechanical courses desired

• Must be able to read and use precision type instruments such as micrometers and calipers

• Speaking and presentation skills to conduct effective meetings

ADA – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to:

• Work 12 hour shift, standing and walking for extended periods

• Climb

• Heed safety warnings, devices and alarms

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Lift and carry products weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional lifts up to 75 lbs. All lifts over 75 lbs require 2-person lift or mechanical assistance

• Possess an adequate ability to do problem solving and establish cause and affect relationships in an office and/or manufacturing environment

BENEFITS:

Eligible for benefits first of the month following hire date

Multiple medical and prescription drug coverage options

Choice of an Employer-Funded Health Care Account (HCA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)

Integrated healthcare programs – telemedicine, chronic condition, weight management and msk health

Multiple dental and vision plan coverage options

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Healthcare, dependent care

Company provided life and accidental death, short and long-term disability programs

Supplemental life, accidental death, and disability buy-up options

Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

Employee well-being reward program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Child and family care support program

Educational assistance and tuition reimbursement program

Employee discount program

401(K) with 6% company match (Eligible to participate from day one (1) with 100% vesting in all company provided money immediately)

About the area: 4141 Manchester RoadKalamazoo, MI 49001

Kalamazoo is in the southwest region of Michigan. It is midway between Chicago and Detroit on I-94 and offers commercial transportation by train, bus and major airline at the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport. Kalamazoo was recently named one of the 150 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2020-21 by U.S. News and World Report and ranked the No. 1 Coolest Place in the U.S. with the lowest cost of living. Its the home of the Kalamazoo Promise, three colleges and universities, nationally recognized healthcare systems, diverse and affordable housing, clean and safe drinking water, and many parks, lakes, and golf courses.

PLEASE be sure to list your current/at least your two most recent positions on the application if you are unable to upload an up-to-date resume.

P activ Evergreen is one of the largest manufacturers of fresh food & beverage packaging in North America, with market leading positions across a broad range of products. We bring our Purpose of Packaging a Better Future to life by producing and distributing high-quality products – many made with recyclable or renewable materials – to food and beverage manufacturers, packers and processors, supermarkets, restaurants, foodservice outlets and other institutions. To learn more, please visit our website at pactivevergreen.com.

P activ Evergreen is one of the largest manufacturers of fresh food & beverage packaging in North America, with market leading positions across a broad range of products. We bring our Purpose of Packaging a Better Future to life by producing and distributing high-quality products – many made with recyclable or renewable materials – to food and beverage manufacturers, packers and processors, supermarkets, restaurants, foodservice outlets and other institutions. To learn more, please visit our website at pactivevergreen.com.

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Job Locations US-MI-Kalamazoo

ID 2024-26097

Category Operations

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Hourly