Jobs at PFNonwovens (Now Hiring) — 3 open

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and adjusting all mechanical equipment, machinery and components. 

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
• Repairs all mechanical components of all equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical and operational issues on all equipment and takes required corrective action to resolve these issues.
• Operates all machines so that maintenance, changeovers, and adjustments can be tested when complete.
• Performs preventive maintenance and lubrication on all equipment.
• Performs changeovers on all equipment.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area. 
• Performs preventive/predictive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment and reports findings promptly.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and assists with training.
• Attends all training seminars provided by the company when applicable.
• Completes paperwork correctly and submits in a timely fashion
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

·         Completion of all required maintenance training and assessments.

·         Basic mechanical knowledge of all machinery, equipment, and components.

·         Basic knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.

·         Basic knowledge of product specifications, quality specifications, goals, efficiency, scrap, and production.

·         Good communication and analytical skills.

·         Ability to use all measuring tools, micrometers, Vernier calipers, etc.

·         Ability to run the equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

·         Ability to work in a team oriented environment.

·         High school diploma or equivalent required.

·         Technical or vocational school training relating to mechanics is preferred.

 

Work Environment:

Work in an environment with the potential for exposure to dust during certain tasks.  Observes all safety rules and uses proper safety equipment at all times.

Physical Requirements:

• Walk / stand 100% of time during a 12–hour shift.
• Constant bending, kneeling, and climbing throughout shift.
• Constant climbing and reaching into machines to fix jams.
• Frequent reaching overhead during shift.
• Constant pushing and pulling with arms and legs throughout shift.
• Constant lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Constant use of hands and occasional use of foot control.
• Constant light and firm grasping with hands throughout shift.
• Operation of roll manipulators, baler, and compactor.
• Daily sweeping and organizing floor and work area.
• Required participation in a daily pre-shift warm-up routine.