Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for setting up, adjusting, monitoring, and running die cutting presses and overseeing the stripping of the die cut parts. This role includes detecting cutting defects and informing the manager of possible problems. You will be involved in making liquid packaging, rat traps, Native American Tobacco cartons, and food product cartons.

Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned goals in the areas of maintenance, safety, quality, performance, and cost.

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities, including disassembling and reassembling machinery, overhauling gearboxes, and replacing bearings/bushings.

• Read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to determine the method and sequence of assembly of parts, machines, or equipment.

• Expedite the reentry of down equipment within a manufacturing environment to working condition.

• Repair and calibrate hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies.

• Test the performance of electro-mechanical assemblies using test instruments such as multi-meters, volt meters, and amp meters.

• Install electronic parts and hardware using soldering equipment and hand tools.

• Operate, test, program, and maintain complete manufacturing lines such as beverage filling machines, conveyors, and palletizers.

• Source parts from vendors when parts are unavailable or have long lead times; order parts in a timely manner to ensure equipment reliability.

• Maintain Maintenance Inventory System to ensure accurate inventories.

• Communicate effectively between shifts and other departments, including status of equipment to supervisors/co-workers at the end of shift as well as log book documentation.

• Comply with GMP's, SOP's, corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations.

• Follow OEM manuals and execute accurate and precise procedures according to those manuals.

• Provide assistance and support to all areas in the production facility as assigned by the supervisor/lead.

• Gain competence on line circuits and ensure proper hookups are made in the facility.

• Report food safety problems and initiate action while supporting SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality.

Essential Skills

• Self-motivated, capable of operating with minimal supervision.

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience within a mechanical automation field.

• Knowledgeable with PLC controllers; familiarity with Hurco, Centurion, Fanuc, Haas, Mazatrol, and other drive manufacturers is highly helpful.

• Experience with VFD's, stretch or blow molding, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic sanitary valves, as well as pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

• Experience with PLCs, instruments, and controls.

• Experience with closed cooling systems including evaporator towers, water cooling towers, and chillers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of GED or High School Diploma.

• Technical trade, military training, or technical college strongly preferred.

• HVAC experience is a plus.

• Ability to lift/push/move up to 75lbs and stand/walk/move for up to 8 hours.

Why Work Here

You will receive a pay increase after 90 days and can expect annual pay increases. Vacation benefits include 1 week after 1 year, 2 weeks after 3 years, and 4 weeks after 5 years. Employees are eligible for up to 11 paid holidays. The company has a high employee retention rate, with 85-90% of staff having been there for over 7 years. Benefits include up to a 4% match on 401k, healthcare coverage up to 75%, and fully covered vision and life insurance. Dental insurance is available for $10/month.

Work Environment

The facility operates with a first shift from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The team is very welcoming and close-knit, with most members having over 7 years of tenure. The environment is temperature-controlled and sterile. Personal protective equipment such as hair nets, gloves, and hearing protection are provided (with hair nets being required). The facility emphasizes a supportive and collaborative culture, ensuring employees have the tools and conditions needed for success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Liverpool, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $62400.00/yr.

BENEFITS

• Up to 4% match on 401k

• Healthcare is covered up to 75%

• Vision and Life Insurance are100% covered

• Dental $10/month

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Liverpool,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.