SUMMARY

Responsible for performing preventive and repair maintenance work on production machinery to ensure the continuous production of high quality film while maintaining all safety work standards.

Essential Job Functions:

• The ability to work safely using required PPE, as well as ensuring all production equipment is in a safe working manner. Must be able to work safely and follow all work instructions, safety rules, and policies.
• Multi-Craft technician with the objective of continuous improvement in areas including safety, quality, and production.
• Ability to work as an “on call” technician in a rotation.
• Ability to work overtime with little or no notice depending on machine unplanned events.
• Willing and able to assist in breakdowns and repairs including pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical applications as needed.
• Willing and capable of working on more advanced technical applications.
• Willing and capable of installing equipment and any utilities needed for equipment, including conduit bending and wire pulling.
• Willing to work on projects assigned by the Plant Maintenance Manager.
• Must be driven and show initiative to start tasks without being told.
• Follow all inventory control guidelines and inventory management procedures.
• Willing to train fellow team members.

Knowledge and Skills

• Must possess a strong knowledge of electricity and electrical troubleshooting to include single and three phase applications.
• Must possess knowledge of OSHA standards and NEC guidelines in compliance with NFPA 70.
• Working knowledge of all plant production equipment.
• Must be able to read and troubleshoot using electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC programming protocols to include software for ControlLogix 5000, SLC 500, and PLC 5 programmable controllers.
• Working knowledge of drive systems and drive system software.
• Knowledge of AC and DC motor systems including VFD control and troubleshooting.
• Must possess an above average knowledge of mechanical systems including gearbox maintenance, vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and motor/gearbox/pulley        alignment standards.
• Must possess practical and working knowledge of all utility systems including chilled       water, compressed air, nitrogen generation, and electrical supply switchgears.

Education and Experience:

• Industrial Maintenance Certificate or Technical School degree.
• Minimum 5 years proven job experience.
• Knowledge & Understanding of Lock Out/Tag Out procedures.
• Proficient in computer knowledge such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.

Physical Requirements:

                                                                                         0-24%     25-49%   50-74%   75-100%

Working Conditions:

These duties are performed in an area where it can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The noise level is high. Work is performed around machinery that can be up to 550 degree Fahrenheit. Working conditions are sometimes smoky and dirty due to work around extrusion dies and extrusion equipment. Must use extreme caution and follow proper procedures when working in or near electrical cabinets.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee holding this position.