Equipment Technician – Manufacturing
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Equipment Technician to support daily production operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated manufacturing and packaging equipment. This position plays an important role in minimizing downtime, ensuring equipment reliability, and keeping production lines operating efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on electromechanical maintenance experience and the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve equipment issues in a fast-paced production environment.
Equipment Maintained
Pouch-making machines
Counting can-fillers and can feeders
Lid cappers
Metal detectors
Labeling machines with vision inspection systems
Film sealers and shrink wrappers
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and accurately document completed work orders.
Respond promptly to production line breakdowns and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues.
Identify root causes of equipment failures and perform necessary repairs and adjustments.
Verify equipment functionality and product quality with the Production team following repairs.
Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and ensure machine guards are properly restored before returning equipment to service.
Document equipment failures, replacement parts, and labor hours for every work order.
Identify recurring equipment problems and communicate repair or replacement needs to the Equipment Supervisor.
Assist with equipment changeovers and provide guidance to operators on basic equipment maintenance and care.
Maintain compliance with GMP standards, safety procedures, and required PPE at all times.
Qualifications
Previous electromechanical maintenance experience working with automated manufacturing or packaging equipment.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting motors, sensors, pneumatic systems, and machine controls.
Working knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and machine guarding requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment efficiently and prioritize repairs in a fast-paced production environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with Production personnel.
Technical degree, trade certification, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.
Important: SMT (Surface Mount Technology) experience alone does not meet the equipment experience requirements for this position.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for most of the shift.
Frequent bending, kneeling, reaching, and working around production equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Schedule & Employment Details
Schedule: 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
Shifts Available: Days or Nights.
Weekends: Alternating weekends required.
Employment Type: Temp-to-hire through the staffing agency, with the opportunity to transition to direct hire after 520 hours worked.
Training: Two-week training period, Monday–Friday, before transitioning to the assigned shift.
Pre-Employment: All required pre-employment requirements must be completed by the first day of work.
Work Environment
GMP-regulated manufacturing and production environment.
Full gowning and required PPE throughout the production floor.
Strong flavor aromas present throughout the shift.
Employee Recognition
Employees have the opportunity to be recognized through the Employee of the Month Program, with one employee selected per shift each month and a $100 bonus awarded to the recipient.