PPC Flex is hiring: Maintenance Technician - Night Shift in Kansas City

Position Summary:

Associates in the Maintenance Technician position are responsible for maintaining and repairing all production equipment to produce quality flexible packaging materials on time in accordance with specific work instructions and applicable safety and quality assurance procedures. In the event of absence, these job responsibilities will be covered by others in the “Maintenance Technician” position.

Responsibilities and Duties:

This job description and performance standard document has been prepared as a guide to ensure better communication and understanding. All responsibilities, however, have not been included, nor could they be. Your Supervisor/Manager may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this description. Likewise, this description will be revised when required to meet current business needs.

• Checks all tools and equipment at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure all tools and maintenance equipment are accounted for and in good working order.
• Works proactively and with a sense of urgency through all aspects of repair and maintenance, and while performing preventive maintenance tasks.
• Thoroughly reviews and understands all maintenance procedures including Preventive Maintenance (PM) procedures outlined in the PM Program. This consists of following the PM task sheets, which are issued with preventive maintenance assignments. These PM task sheets provide the information needed to complete preventive maintenance on each individual machine. This system also allows us to monitor the technician’s time and materials for each individual machine as well as maintain scheduled intervals. The Maintenance Technician is accountable for all work that is performed, so must be able to do high-quality work at all times to ensure proper repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Performs all work to high standards of quality by complying with all regional and local codes for electrical and plumbing tasks. Complies with repairs and maintenance procedures outlined in the equipment manuals from the machine manufacturers.
• Prioritizes personal safety and machine safety when performing repairs. Understands the importance of machine health and performing the correct repair the first time. Utilizes containment repairs only as a last resort and maintains machine health throughout the containment repair.
• Utilizes maintenance software (CMMS) to track work and time accurately. Correctly codes work and repairs based on guidelines communicated by Maintenance Leader.
• Notifies Maintenance Leader when materials and parts are consumed in repairs for replenishment purposes, especially when utilizing critical, long lead time parts for major machines.
• Must maintain an open line of communication with fellow maintenance team members and PPC associates to coordinate any issues that need to be passed from shift to shift.
• Ensures that all responsibilities and functions performed are in accordance with company and quality procedures as set forth in the Personnel Handbook and the Quality Manual. Participates in quality and food safety programs and stays updated on changes to both.
• Supports the company’s emphasis on teamwork and cooperation to achieve our goals by performing other duties as assigned including working in other departments from time to time and helping with periodic cleanup issues.
• Generates improvement ideas and embraces improvement projects to better the business.

Performance Requirements:

• Adherence and alignment to PPC's Safety Culture and objective of Zero Safety Incidents. Adherence to GMP and food safety standards, with no repeat violations.
• Adherence to all QMS standards for Food Safety including obtaining all signatures required to complete and close out assigned work orders.
• Complete work orders, on a rolling 90-day average, in the estimated amount of time provided on each work order.
• Adhere to PPC’s attendance policy as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must clean grease, oil, glue or any other residual matter from equipment following completion of a work order. All Maintenance Associates must adhere to the Maintenance Shop 6S and inventory control programs. Provide proper care to the machines and equipment that results in zero damage.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Detail orientation is required for completing required paperwork and information system inputs with a high degree of accuracy.
• Previous maintenance job experience in an industrial production environment with related safety training is preferred.
• Able to read and understand blueprints and machinery manuals, and accept verbal direction to successfully complete procedures and assigned tasks.
• Capable of performing mathematical calculations, and properly using tape measures and micrometers.
• Flexibility in work assignments and priorities is required to address the dynamic needs of our customers and shifts in production requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required, and proven experience with effective teams and continuous improvement methods is strongly preferred.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and ensure proper handling of items up to 75 pounds.
• Must travel as required; overnight travel may be required.
• Must be capable of standing for the duration of a work shift less breaks and lunch.
• Must be capable and willing to work in excess of a normal workweek with notice, as outlined in the Personnel Handbook, as maintenance coverage demands dictate.
• Due to the nature of our business Maintenance Technicians must be available for possible call-ins during off hours in the event of major machine breakdowns.
• Must be able to ensure work quality in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be able to troubleshoot, identify, prioritize, and meet multiple expectations for the area of responsibility.
• Must provide your own hand tools and toolbox, with the company providing all other specialty tools and equipment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Willingness to be trained in the proper handling and disposal of Hazardous waste.
• Local travel may be required, must travel as needed.