Packaging Maintenance Mechanic - Tropicana Brands Group

Position is responsible for repairing and installing production/manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications. Diagnoses equipment malfunctions and makes repairs or adjustments as needed. Must have own hand tools. 



This position requires continuous work near heat, noise, gas, and chemicals. The position requires frequent lifting, climbing, standing, walking, crouching, squatting, bending and kneeling. The position may require weekend and/or holiday work.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment

• Repair all production equipment as needed
• Perform breakdown analysis
• Perform general housekeeping

• Upgrade production lines with new equipment/technology

• Work with outside contractors working on assigned line
• Change line for package changeovers 
• Comply with GMP, safety, and audit standards

• Work independently under limited supervision (self-management)
• Documentation of work schedule and work tasks completed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 18 years or older 
• Pass the drug test; Pass the background check
• Basic Computer skills required.

• Pass technical assessment addressing job-critical maintenance knowledge areas

• Experience with mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings).

• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs).

• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns).

• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics).


HELPFUL EXPERIENCE:


• Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.g., refrigeration systems).

• Experience with conveyers and airveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).

• Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).
• Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).

• Experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.).  Review rating instructions.

• Experience with packaging/high speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.).

• Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).

• Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).

• Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).

• Experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).

• Experience with schematics (e.g., electrical blueprints with switches, starters, maps, relays).

• Experience with SERVO (e.g., intelligent/robotic motors, in-coders, etc.).

• Experience with troubleshooting (e.g., diagnostics, problem solving, etc.).

• Experience working in team based environments (working together with others).
• Experience with hand tools and power equipment including drill press, grinders, sanders, milling machine, hydraulic press and pullers.
• Proficient in general machine practices including drilling, tapping, reaming broaching, boring, turning & milling.

Pay for this position is $29.11/hr

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance . In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages. 

TBG offers a 401(k) plan administered through Fidelity which allows you to contribute pre- or post-tax dollars and invest as you choose to save for retirement. TBG makes employer matching contributions to your 401(k) account and will contribute 100% of the first 3% and an additional 50% of the next 2% for a total of a 4% company contribution.