Maintenance

About the job Brief Description POSITION SUMMARY: Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum ends/lids for beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art end-making technology, this high-speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our team at a high-volume aluminum end manufacturing plant. This role is essential for ensuring the reliable operation of our high-speed manufacturing equipment, specifically the Shell Press and Conversion machinery. The Maintenance Technician is a multi-skilled professional responsible for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and complex repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime and maintain world-class production rates. Essential Job Functions EQUIPMENT TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR - Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical failures, electrical faults, and control system issues on high-speed, automated production lines. - Respond immediately to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing effective, long-term solutions to restore operations quickly. - Expertly utilize blueprints, schematics (electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic), technical manuals, and precision measuring tools to perform repairs and installations. MECHANICAL AND PRECISION MAINTENANCE - Perform essential mechanical tasks including gearbox repair, bearing replacement, conveyor maintenance, aligning shafts, and replacing worn parts on presses and converting machines. - Execute precise alignment procedures on high-speed rotating components and tooling interfaces. - Perform welding and fabrication for minor repairs and modifications as needed. ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS MAINTENANCE - Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems up to 480V, including motors, motor controls, distribution systems, sensors, and variable frequency drives (VFDs). - Read and interpret PLC logic (primarily Allen-Bradley) to diagnose machine faults, identify control failures, and assist Engineering in program modifications. - Calibrate and repair instrumentation, including temperature and pressure sensors, flow meters, and proximity switches. PREVENTATIVE AND PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE (PM/PdM) - Execute scheduled Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks and calibrations according to the plant's schedule and checklists. - Participate in Predictive Maintenance (PdM) activities such as vibration analysis, oil sampling, and thermography to anticipate potential equipment failures. - Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document all work performed, log parts used, and track equipment history. SAFETY AND STANDARDS - Strictly adhere to all company safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, confined space entry, and working at heights. - Ensure all maintenance work complies with relevant codes and standards (OSHA, NEC). Requirements EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Required - Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. - Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience serving as a trade or mechanical technician in a related industry is required in lieu of a formal degree. - Aptitude: Strong spatial reasoning, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail. - Tool Proficiency: Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment. Preferred - Degree: Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or Electro-Mechanical Technology. - Industry Experience: 2 years of experience in equipment maintenance specifically within a manufacturing operation. - Specialized Knowledge: Knowledge of mechanical engineering designs and experience maintaining motor controls and omplex industrial installations. - Technical Literacy: Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics. General Skills/Experience - Understanding manufacturing processes. - Prefer data collection and analysis experience in a high-volume automated manufacturing environment. - Understanding engineering, scientific and other technical information. - Experience of New Product Introduction, reworking design changes and upgrades through to production. - Ability to understand and interpret technical manuals, 2D drawings, PandIDs, fluid and electrical schematics and other engineering documentation. - Proven understanding of BOMs, manufacturability, process design, process validation, assembly methods, design reviews and cost reduction methodologies. - Innovative leader with the ability to identify opportunities and influence organizations to gain support and overcome resistance with data and persuasion. - Ability to develop manufacturing documentation. - Capable of identifying critical process parameters and applying statistics to process measurement and control. - Development and qualification of tooling/equipment skills. - Strong organizational skills and proven ability to maintain accurate, detailed records that will be audited periodically. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees and clients. - Ability to work on multiple projects at once with tight deadlines. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. - Must be able to identify and execute improvement opportunities through both process improvements and system improvements. Ability to take ownership and responsibility with little direction. Ability to be pragmatic in decision making; requires high integrity. Ability to effectively train people inside and outside their wor