Electro-Mechanical Technician (Day Shift: 5:00 Am - 5:00 Pm)

LOCATION The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

TEAM The Electro-Mechanical Technician will report to the Director of Maintenance and Engineering.

POSITION The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. Equipment includes Fillers, Seamers, Pasteurizers, Sleevers, Packers, Palletizers, Conveyors, and Stretch Wrappers. Performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as Chillers, Air Compressors, Reverse Osmosis systems, Boilers, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. Works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, and Preventative Maintenance Mechanics to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. Proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production equipment to Management to resolve issues.

TYPE Full Time; Hourly / Non-Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner
• Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork and document parts and material usage
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings and testing equipment
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptime
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• May fill in for production operator, as needed
• Keep alert for safety issues and escalate immediately
• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Maintain industrial control systems
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with DrinkPAK’s defined processes
• Personal Protective Equipment is to be used, where required
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required; Associate’s Degree preferred in manufacturing, manufacturing technology, mechatronics, industrial manufacturing, manufacturing automation or other similar manufacturing-related specialization
• Experience with the following technologies:
• Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules preferred
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors
• Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in similar position; 4-6 years of experience preferred in Field or similar manufacturing environment; 4-6 years of experience managing projects
• Skilled in fabrication capabilities such as cutting and welding (mig, tig or stick) preferred
• Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools
• Will need to utilize personal toolbox and personal basic tools
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for trouble shooting; electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic. Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams
• Krones or Techniblend equipment
• Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or canning industries preferred
• Proficient skills with precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges
• Willingness to be a technical leader and trainer within a specific area of plant or machine center
• Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor
• Safety, continuous improvement and solutions driven mindset

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift approximately 50lbs, stand 10+ hours, push and pull required.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.