GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for basic equipment programming in addition to providing preventative maintenance and repairs to Packaging, Converting and Coating equipment and machinery ensuring these departments are able to produce without interruption/down time while ensuring employee safety and product quality standards (FDA, ISO, MDD) are achieved.

Key Responsibilities: Diagnoses problems, provides repairs and conducts PM's to all production machinery and equipment in the Packaging, Converting and Coating departments. Troubleshoot electrical problems with schematics and laptop to access programming and control logic to determine cause(s) and perform repairs. Coordinates equipment changes with the Maintenance Supervisor and Engineering as required ensuring optimum equipment efficiency. Tags and maintains required records of machine/equipment operations including maintenance on all equipment. Assists in maintaining an inventory of spare parts for Packaging, Converting and Coating machinery/equipment in a neat and orderly fashion ensuring that it is stocked with key machine/equipment parts and maintenance supplies. Assists in training Mechanics in maintenance practices and Operators on how to "fine-tune" and maintain machines/equipment. Expedites external repairs on malfunctioning equipment with the support of the Lead Packaging Mechanic and Maintenance Supervisor as needed to avoid production delays. Installs new equipment as required. All employees have the responsibility and authority to report any action that puts any process or product at risk. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Associate's degree in Electrical Technology, Industrial Maintenance or similar field preferred. Electrical, and/or Mechanical certifications highly desired, with the emphasis on electrical programming and troubleshooting. 5+ years industrial maintenance experience in electrical, mechanical and hydraulic disciplines in a manufacturing setting is required. 2+ years of experience working with a PM program in an industrial setting preferred Skills and Abilities: Must be able to read, write, and understand basic English. Must be a seasoned troubleshooter, able to use multi-meters, laptop and other equipment with proficiency to accurately diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic malfunctions/problems and make the necessary repairs. Must be able to maintain the Preventative Maintenance Program via a computerized maintenance management system. Must be able to compute basic mathematics (add, subtract, multiply, divide) and be proficient using the computer including the programs MS Word, and Excel. Prior use of MRP systems desired. Must be capable of standing for a full shift (8 to 12 hours), able to lift, push, pull 50+ pounds, walk, stoop, kneel, bend over, and grasp objects with both hands on a frequent basis. Must have good hand-eye coordination, hold visual acuity or corrective vision including close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Must be able to work well with others, and able to report to work on time, on a consistent and regular basis, and work various shifts. Bilingual Spanish English a plus.

Health, Safety and Environmental Considerations/Requirements: Must be able to carry out all the essential functions of the position in a safe and responsible manner including taking precautionary measures to protect his or her own safety and health, the safety and health of others in addition to protecting the environment. Always uses and maintains appropriate personal rotective equipment (PPE) - protective clothing, equipment, and other health and safety facilities provided for the protection of his or her health and the safety of others. Reports immediately to his or her supervisor any situation, which he or she believes, presents a risk to his or her health or safety or that of any other person and or that of the environment. Abides by and cooperates with management, employees and others to ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures. Conducts inspections of health, safety and environmental conditions and risks in his or her working area as required, corrects substandard items/conditions/risks and/or reports these to his or her supervisor as appropriate. Asks questions and/or informs his or her supervisor when unsure about any health, safety or environment condition, policy or procedure.