Maintenance Associate

Conyers, GA

Maintenance Associate

Shift Maintenance Associate should have mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulics knowledge that allows a comprehensive and thorough understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and controls. Some training in industrial electrical/electronic and/or experience in an industrial environment is required. Shift Maintenance troubleshoots and repairs production equipment when a breakdown occurs and installs replacement parts as needed from the on-site stock room. They must make the necessary repairs safely and as proficiently as possible to minimize machine downtime. They may replace items such as pumps, motors, drive chains, shafts, bearings, sprockets, drive belts, sheaves, circuit breakers, fuses, switches, electrical and electronic components, or wires. They also periodically inspect all equipment to ensure they are operating properly and locate and correct problems before breakdowns occur.

Role Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate must possess and exhibit:

  • Troubleshooting skills with High-Voltage systems up to 480 Volt 3-phase power.

  • Troubleshooting skills with Low-Voltage control circuits including computer-based controls.

  • Test equipment operation including Digital multi-meters and Amp meters.

  • Ability to test electrical and electronic equipment and components for continuity, current, voltage and resistance.

  • Ability to troubleshoot pneumatics and hydraulic systems.Ability to repair or replace industrial mechanical/electrical/electronic components and other related devices.

  • Help with total preventive maintenance programs and keep maintenance records using maintenance connection (MC) or other computerized maintenance management information system (CMMIS).

  • Performs basic troubleshooting and maintenance work on automation/production equipment.

  • Performs maintenance, set-up and PM on automation/production equipment

  • Schematic reading and electrical symbol identification.

  • Utilizes computer-based inventory system for generating reports to locating spare parts.

  • Perform Maintenance Connection day-by-day duties.

  • Performs quality work within reasonable time standards set forth by management in verbal or written instructions.

  • Utilizes mandatory safety equipment. Executes duties in a safe and efficient manner. Adheres to all Safety rules and regulations.

  • Assists maintenance/production staff as needed.

  • May assist in the training of other employees.

  • Ability to work alone or as a member of a team.

  • Be flexible with schedule as needed.

  • Responsible for ensuring area(s) of responsibility are safe, clean and tidy.

  • Follows all Company established rules and policies.

Qualifications:

  • 3 + years technician experienceinindustrial maintenance; preferredPlastics industry.

  • Ideal candidate MUST have a strong mix of the following technical experience and skill:

    • Mechanical and electrical maintenance

    • VFDs

    • Servo motors

    • PLCs

  • Strong skills in customer service, interpersonal, oral communication, written communications, teamwork, judgment, motivation, planning, organizing, professionalism, quality, safety, adaptability, attendance, punctuality, dependability, andinitiative.

  • HS Diploma or equivalent; preferred associate degree.

  • Must have own tools and be able to use them safely and effectively.

Pactiv Evergreen Inc.(NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

Conyers is an Atlanta suburb and the only city in Rockdale County, Georgia. The city is 24 miles east of downtown Atlanta and is a part of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 15,195. The city is the county seat of Rockdale County.

The plant was acquired by Pactiv in 2003, manufactures PET and Polypropylene Lids & ESL Trays, and has approximately 180 employees. The Conyers plant was awarded Pactiv safety plant of the year 2018, Foodservice BU Environmental plant of the year 2019.

**Pactiv Evergreen

** is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, pleasecall (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Machines & technologies you'll use:

  • Servo Motors
  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
  • Extrusion Machine
  • Thermoforming Machine
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)
  • Conveyor Systems

Salary info:

$28 - $31 / hr