Maintenance Technician & Packer Positions

  • Weidenhammer New Packaging, LLC
  • Independence, Missouri
  • 5 days ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description


Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities:

  • Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures, and HACCP protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Maintenance and Repair: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Facility Upkeep: Ensure the facility's infrastructure is well-maintained, addressing any building or utility issues promptly.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work performed, parts used, and time spent, often utilizing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other maintenance staff and production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: A minimum of 2 years in industrial maintenance or something comparable, with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and repairing complex machinery.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints; experience with PLCs, electrical systems, is preferred.
  • Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required; additional technical training or certifications in maintenance or a related field are a plus.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy objects, stand for extended periods, and work in various environmental conditions.
  • Shift Requirements: Availability to work off shift hours, which may vary but generally occur in the afternoon and evening.
Position: Packer
  • Know the proper Personal Protective Equipment, Good Manufacturing Practices compliances and sanitary procedures required to work on the floor and understand the purpose of them.
  • Pack components into their corrugate boxes in an organized fashion.
  • Keep a steady pace while packing without falling behind in the tempo at which the machine is producing components.
  • Monitor all components that are produced for any quality defects.
  • Be vigilant of the production machine and what is going on in the surrounding area, serving as a back-up to the machine operator.
  • Know what to do to further assist productivity and efficiency when the machine is experiencing any downtime.
  • During downtime, responsibilities include, but are not limited to, making corrugate boxes, palletizing completed boxes, cleaning the machine area, discarding scrap into the bailer, and general cleaning.

Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Requires handling of objects up to 50lbs or standing/or walking for more than eight (8) hours per day
  • Reliable regarding attendance and performance
  • Connected to quality of work
  • Ability to work in hot and cold environments
  • Reliable transportation
Applications accepted until position is filled. You may apply online or send your resume to ..... Please note the position you are applying for.

We offer a competitive benefits package: Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; Company provided basic Life Insurance; Company paid Long-Term and Short-Term Disability; 401K with company match; Company funded Health Reimbursement Account; Telemedicine; Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Employee Referral Bonus Program.

Weidenhammer New Packing is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Job ID: 473670949

Originally Posted on: 4/16/2025