Line Technician, 2nd Shift

Line Technician - HC

About the Company:

We are a full-service partner to the personal care and beauty industry and a leading value-added manufacturer of innovative hair care, bath and body, and skin care products to both established multinationals and fast-growing emerging brands.We have multiple manufacturing facilities across the USA as well as in Poland, and 3 Innovation Centers located in New Jersey, Chicago, and California. The company employs more than 3000 people.

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Position Overview:

We’re seeking highly driven, dynamic, motivated Line Technician to join our team in Elkhart, IN.

In this role, you will set up, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery on the production floor and manufacturing areas. You will partner with production to configure lines to run products as specified.

Candidate should have demonstrated working knowledge of medium to high-speed production equipment, ideally in the filling or process of liquids or semi-viscous fluids or other related production operations.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and assist with cleaning, lubrication, and inspections
• Perform Change overs
• Perform quality control checks
• Be the log owner for equipment maintenance
• Utilize Lock Out/Tag Out to troubleshoot machinery
• Must keep abreast of new and changing technologies in the equipment and maintenance fields that relate to cosmetics and personal care products.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of medium to high-speed production equipment, ideally in the filling or process of liquids or semi-viscous fluids.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance processes and approaches to maintain equipment in a run-ready state, with minimal to no breakdowns during normal production.
• Hold solid understanding of technical aspects of electrical systems, computer control machine operations, and ability to troubleshoot electromechanical systems using instruments and computer troubleshooting devices/programs.
• Good documentation and communication skills; work in a team-based environment with daily collaboration with operations and quality functions.
• Perform tasks under varying conditions (i.e cold or hot, humid conditions, noise)
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required. Technical school or higher education preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience in the maintenance or equipment repair sector.
• Graduates of industrial, and/or electrical technology programs preferred
• Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of industrial mechanics, including motors, gears, belts, bearings, and couplings
• Understanding of pneumatic, and hydraulic cylinders, valves, and solenoids
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
• Ability to speak, read, understand and maintain records as required in English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds preferred
• Experience with filling systems and Motor Controls preferred

Physical requirements:

Hourly bending/stooping/twisting, Max 15 lbs lifting