Van Drunen Farms

Manufacturing

PackagingMechanic,Afternoons

$0–0k Crown Point, Indiana, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Packaging Mechanic, Afternoons at Van Drunen Farms. Skills: Packaging equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Repair. Perform daily maintenance of high-speed packaging equipment. Perform troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

keep production running safely; keep production running efficiently

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving; troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

work around moving mechanical parts, perform tasks at elevated heights, Exposure to wet or humid conditions, Exposure to fumes or airborne particles, Exposure to extreme cold, moderate to loud noise levels, Daily work in refrigerated production environment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High school diploma or GED required, Five or more years of experience maintaining and operating high-speed packaging equipment is strongly preferred, Proven mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment, working knowledge of equipment controls, working knowledge of manufacturing technologies, working knowledge of power tools, Ability to adapt to changing priorities, exercise sound judgment when responding to issues

Nice to Have

bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred, basic refrigeration knowledge preferred

What You'll Do.

Perform daily maintenance of high-speed packaging equipment

Perform troubleshooting of high-speed packaging equipment

Perform repair of high-speed packaging equipment

Complete emergency repairs on mechanical systems

Complete emergency repairs on electrical systems

Complete routine inspections on mechanical systems

Complete routine inspections on electrical systems

Complete preventative maintenance on mechanical systems

Complete preventative maintenance on electrical systems

Support equipment reliability

Support continuous improvement

Evaluate packaging line performance

Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency

Implement process improvements to enhance quality

Implement process improvements to enhance output

Maintain critical spare parts inventory

Coordinate calibrations with contractors

Coordinate validations with contractors

Support facility maintenance needs

Perform structural repairs

Perform exterior repairs

Assist with complex maintenance projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Production; Partner with Engineering; Partner with Quality; Partner with Safety; Partner with Maintenance teams

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