*About Us:*
Foam Packaging, Inc.
is a leading manufacturer of polystyrene egg cartons and single use food containers and serving trays.
We are a family-owned business serving leading egg producers and distributors for over 50 years.
*Job Summary:*
This individual Will provide support to manufacturing operations for a fast-paced production environment and engage in machine repair, conduct scheduled preventive maintenance and participate in continuous improvement projects.
*Reporting To:* Maintenance Supervisor
*Alternative Report*: Plant Manager
*Essential Duties/Responsibilities:*
* Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, drives, controllers, and repair circuits;
* Perform maintenance and repair on hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical production equipment;
* Participates in tooling and mold changes according to production schedules, special projects and preventive maintenance duties as directed;
* Follows and participates in plant safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment;
* Will perform other duties as assigned.
*Required Skills and Abilities:*
* Has an understanding of various types of production equipment, mechanical function, and operation with knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment;
* Computer experience with a working knowledge of industrial control systems.
* Provide support 24/7 manufacturing operations, available to work weekends and split shifts to support production operations.
* Industrial wiring, building maintenance, stick and Tig welding are a plus.
*Education and Experience:*
· 1-3 years experience, in a manufacturing or industrial setting, with demonstrated ability to perform maintenance function.
· A two-year technical degree or High School with certification.
*Physical Requirements:*
* Repetitive bending from the upright position to approximately a 35-degree angle;
* Maneuver in various positions including: standing, kneeling, squatting, laying down, stooping, climbing, and sitting.
* Perform job functions within an open area (ambient) facility or outdoors as needed.
* Transport heavy equipment and parts to various locations within the facility using carts or fork trucks.
* Pulling or pushing a hand jack or overhead crane with product weighing up to 500 lbs.
* Ability to work around high temperature ovens, heating elements and equipment up to 600 degrees.
* The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
* While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
*Environmental Conditions:*
· Most duties will be performed on the factory floor consisting of an open manufacturing environment utilizing zone heating and cooling for temperature control.
· The work environment may also consist of open warehouse operations where fork lifts are present.
· While preforming this job the individual may be exposed to equipment with moving parts.
Some equipment may have heat ovens that reach 350 degrees.
· The company utilizes Pentane, a flammable chemical during the manufacturing process.
The presence of Pentane requires the company to operate the facility within the guidelines of the Environmental Risk Management Plan Level 3.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.
00 - $28.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* On call
* Overtime
* Weekends as needed
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
* Fabrication, Tooling and Die: 1 year (Preferred)
* Industrial Controls: 1 year (Preferred)
* SQF, ISO or GMP: 1 year (Preferred)
* mechanical: 1 year (Preferred)
* hydraulic and pneumatic: 1 year (Preferred)
* industrial electrical: 1 year (Preferred)
* Industrial Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person