Electromechanical Technician jobs in California

Description

LOCATION The position is based at DrinkPAK's headquarters in Santa Clarita, California.

SCHEDULE: Day Shift: 5:00am - 5:00pm | Night Shift: 5:00 pm - 5:00 am

TEAM The Electro-Mechanical Technician will report to the Director of Maintenance and Engineering.

POSITION The Electro-Mechanical Technician is responsible for ensuring equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair. Equipment includes Fillers, Seamers, Pasteurizers, Sleevers, Packers, Palletizers, Conveyors, and Stretch Wrappers. Performs troubleshooting and repair of facilities and auxiliary equipment, such as Chillers, Air Compressors, Reverse Osmosis systems, Boilers, other water filtration equipment and general maintenance of the plant. Works directly with machine Operators, Supervisors, and Preventative Maintenance Mechanics to resolve mechanical issues that arise during shift. Proposes solutions to complex and reoccurring problems on production equipment to Management to resolve issues.

TYPE Full Time; Hourly / Non-Exempt / Guaranteed 12-16 hours of OT per week

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings and testing equipment
• Repair equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other equipment at facility
• Modify, lubricate, diagnose, and operate equipment in accordance with DrinkPAK’s defined processes
• Maintain industrial control systems
• Work independently and with other team members to complete repairs in a safe and timely manner
• Keep alert for safety issues and escalate immediately
• May fill in for production operator, as needed
• Create and report repairs throughout shift. Complete required work order paperwork and document parts and material usage
• Understand and follow plant safety rules including safe lifting practices and safe machine operation
• Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
• Personal Protective Equipment is to be used, where required
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure equipment and facility uptime

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in similar position; 4-6 years of experience preferred in Field or similar manufacturing environment; 4-6 years of experience managing projects
• MUST HAVE experience in high-speed manufacturing, bottling, beverage, packaging, or canning industries preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and resolve issues across multiple departments
• Experience with the following technologies:
• Variable frequency drive (VFD), servo drives, and servo motor
• Rotary equipment such as rotary press or filler
• Thermodynamics, heat transfer, or plastics processing
• Krones or Techniblend equipment
• HVAC including chillers and/or air compressors
• Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
• Basic experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret schematics for trouble shooting; electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic. Ability to read and interpret schematics for process and instrumentation diagrams
• Skilled in the use of shop equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, bench grinder, drill press, mill and lathe, and assorted power tools
• Skilled in the repair of variable frequency drives, servo motors and controllers, communication systems (asi-bus, can-bus, profi-bus, ethernet), PLC input/output cards, and safety modules preferred
• Will need to utilize personal toolbox and personal basic tools
• Safety, continuous improvement and solutions driven mindset

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Ability to lift approximately 50lbs, stand 10 hours, push and pull required.