Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician - 2nd 3rd shift opportunities
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company is a recognized leader in confections with a wide range of product offerings including gum, mints, hard and chewy candies, lollipops, and chocolate. The company has operations in more than 40 countries and distributes its world-famous brands in more than 180 countries. Three of these brands - Juicy Fruit®, Wrigley's Spearmint®, and Altoids® - have heritages stretching back more than a century. Other well-loved brands include Orbit®, Extra®, Starburst®, Doublemint®, Skittles®, Freedent®, Airwaves®, Life Savers®, Eclipse®, and Winterfresh®. Wrigley is headquartered in Chicago, Ill., and operates as a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, a private, family-owned company founded in 1911. Mars, Incorporated is one of the world's largest food companies, generating global revenues of 30 billion dollars annually and producing some of the world's leading brands in six segments that include Chocolate, Drinks, Food, Petcare, Symbioscience and Wrigley.
Role Purpose: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production and ancillary equipment (including downstream some facilities related) in their assigned area of Processing, Packaging, or P.A.T Departments.
Position Description: This position will support production operations by performing preventative and predictive maintenance activities, routine production line repairs and project work. The position holder must be capable of operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting the installation of production equipment in their assigned area.
Essential Job Functions:
· Understand and adhere to LOTO, Confined Space, and all other plant safety/GMP requirements related to supporting machinery uptime.
· Understands TPM Theory and Concepts, participating in Pillar Teams, training Operators in AM activities, and conducts Breakdown Analysis.
· Capable of operating assigned equipment.
· Capable of troubleshooting and repairing routine electrical and mechanical problems on assigned equipment, conduct preventative maintenance, and support Operations in equipment setup, changeover, and training operators in AM activities.
· Possess a fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings in order to solve problems in a timely manner.
· Work in confined spaces as required and adhere to regulations and policies covering confined space. (Mechanics working in confined space are required to learn Basic First Aid and CPR.)
· Conduct "hot work" permit work as necessary to include grinding and/or welding as trained and as required.
· Assist in the installation of equipment including installing conduit, pulling wire, wiring A/C and DC motors; working with electrical devices up to 600 volts.
· Perform all mechanical and electrical P.M.s on various manufacturing and packaging equipment and electrical panels; then document WO's/PM's using computerized maintenance management system (SAP Plant Maintenance).
· TPM Team Member Participation
· Be multi-crafted with skills including functional electrical power and controls, understanding of PLCs, mechanical, print reading, etc.
· Be willing to develop welding, machinist, and fabrication skill sets as needed and required.
· Other duties include some fabrication, welding, and machinist skills, as trained and as required.
· Must effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and upper management on a daily basis, and be willing to provide support where needed and complete other duties as assigned by Team Leader.
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Technical Certificate or Equivalent Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a warehouse environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot electrical components including motor starters, switches and sensors found on all assigned equipment using basic test equipment such as multi-meters and amp probes.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic pneumatic and mechanical drive systems at the component level on all assigned equipment; i.e. sorting systems and palletizing robots.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to support production needs and to conduct multi-task work in a very fast paced work environment.
- Self motivated with the ability to work under the limited supervision of a MT-A; problem solving and implement solutions to assigned equipment.
- Maintain good interpersonal skills and develops good working relationships with peers and all levels of management.
- Ability to use a computer and navigate through Microsoft Office programs: Outlook, Excel, Work, PowerPoint
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and frequent bending and stooping.
- Ability to enter and work in confined spaces (1st Aid and CPR Qualification Capable)
- Ability to handle/grip parts, tools, etc. and lift and maneuver up to 50lbs
- Ability to hear and understand audible alarms, detect changes in noise levels of equipment, accurately read and interpret instruments and gauges (must have eyesight corrected to 20/40), and communicate clearly on portable radios.
The Wrigley Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
