Machine Maintenance Technician at Allied Plastics – Jacksonville, Florida

About Allied Plastics

Eighty years of manufacturing expertise drives new product development and informs continuous process improvement. Addressing current trends and anticipating future needs, we take pride in introducing new feature-rich designs for STEM, classroom, administration, seating, storage and more.

About the role

• The principal responsibilities of the Machine Maintenance Technician position are to ensure that the production machines are maintained in a preventive fashion to ensure optimum reliability and uptime and to troubleshoot and repair machines in the event of a machine failure. The Machine Maintenance Technician will help to develop and facilitate a plantwide Preventive Maintenance program and as such is responsible for conducting preventive and corrective maintenance of production equipment and troubleshooting as needed. Machine Maintenance Technician will complete and maintain required service records and will be responsible for recommending and/or initiating equipment modifications and/or replacement of components. Machine Maintenance Technician will also have responsibilities to support and learn Facilities Maintenance skills and tasks as necessary. If business or operational situations are necessary, the Machine Maintenance Technician may be called upon to backfill operations personnel. They are also expected to proactively assist operations personnel as needed in daily activities to meet organizational objectives.

What you'll do

• Operate, maintain, and repair all production related equipment. Extensive knowledge of woodshop equipment is required to include, panel saw, CNCs, edgebanders, and lamination equipment.
• Provide support to operations in running machines at centerline conditions, standard speeds, etc. to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise. Address downtime issues promptly and effectively.
• Diagnose problems, disassemble, determine extent or repairs necessary, requisition or make repair parts, assemble, test and adjust.
• Lead and/or participate with root cause analysis for operating problems including the identification of contributing causes for non-operating events and work to eliminate the root cause for continuous improvement.
• Follow manufacturer specific Standard Operating Procedures for diagnosis, adjustments, and repairs of equipment per the machine manual.
• Actively use the plantwide Preventive Maintenance Program for all production equipment including the following activities:
• • Perform maintenance tasks as outlined by the machine manufacturer.
  • Log and maintain history of all tasks performed under the Preventive Maintenance program.
  • Train machine operators on preventative maintenance best practices for high frequency tasks such as tasks for every change over, daily tasks, and/or weekly tasks.
  • Schedule and assist annual preventive maintenance task with a third party factory certified technician.
  • Generate written procedures to complete routine maintenance tasks.
  • Manage on hand availability of spare or replacement parts and MRO items to minimize equipment downtime.
• Able to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams or machine blue prints/parts lists for the purposes of maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Troubleshooting, monitoring and programming PLC preferred but not required.
• Extensive team participation and leadership.
• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Will be required to run any production machines in the event of operator absence.
• Responsible for additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or as deemed necessary by management.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Strictly adheres to all safety rules; performs tasks in such a manner as to prevent personal injury and/or damage to plant equipment. Immediately reports any potential, unsafe conditions as well as all accidents and injuries to departmental manager.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
• Must be committed to punctual attendance and have dependable transportation to work.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma / GED
• Experience: 5 – 10 years related experience in a similar commercial industrial setting
• Licensing/Certification: Must have a valid driver’s license and must obtain Forklift Certification as necessary for position.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively and interact with all levels of employee from different departmental disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to train/mentor Machine Operator I and II co-workers.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
• • Basic literacy and mathematical skills (simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division).
  • Basic ability to navigate computer and software systems necessary to perform necessary functions including Company ERP system and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills to recognize problematic situations, analyze them, exhibit the ability to seek counsel and take action to resolve them.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to stand for extensive periods of time. Manual labor, to include gross and fine motor skills, is extensive. The ability to lift merchandise and materials weighing up to 65lbs, while adhering to the company safety policy for lifting, is frequent. Occasional tasks, such as climbing on ladders or equipment may be necessary to make adjustments or minor repairs, after following proper lockout, tagout safety procedures.

Environmental Conditions

Work performed under normal manufacturing plant and warehouse conditions, without climate control. Temperatures, noise volume and air quality may be considered to some as slightly disagreeable. The company will furnish all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at no cost to the employee, and the company is committed to complying with regulatory inspection for the safety and wellbeing of those employed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of personnel as classified. Management has the discretion to change or modify the duties and the essential functions at any time in accordance with operational requirements.