Aseptic Field Service Technician bei Refresco

About this role:
• Paw Paw, MI (USA); requires ~50% travel to various Refresco plants throughout North America for machine maintenance & troubleshooting.
• Full-time

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The Aseptic Field Service Technician reports directly to the VP of Engineering & Program Management. This role provides opportunities to work in a dynamic and results-driven work environment. Ideal candidates will embrace a growth mindset, focused on continuous improvement. The Aseptic Field Service Technician will take on a leadership role as an integral member of the Refresco network, with the opportunity to experience growth and success at the world's largest independent bottler of beverages.

Key Accountabilities:

The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Participate in the commissioning of new manufacturing equipment under the supervision of Engineer;
• Ensure that all equipment designs and activities comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and standards, and maintain company drawings and technical records, as well as providing clear and concise analysis and reporting;
• Provide technical support for the operation, maintenance for improvement of processing equipment and production lines;
• Maintenance, testing and upgrading of all production equipment. Installation and testing of new food manufacturing, packaging, and processing equipment. Interface with machine tools and special equipment or test modules, troubleshoot existing equipment for electrical or electronics failures and change or modify machines to improve or update. Escalate complex equipment issues to Engineer as needed;
• Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in the event of equipment failure including participation in failure analysis, problem solving and prevention;
• Work with production team to make rapid, educated decisions regarding the issue at hand and troubleshoot systems, resolve issues by providing investigation, analysis, test, and followup where appropriate;
• Preventative maintenance and repair when required;
• Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices;
• Create a maintenance program for the equipment;
• Seek to ensure reliability of plant and equipment operation while optimizing maintenance and operation costs and satisfying all safety, environmental etc. regulations in the process;
• Work in a team environment to support company objectives, initiatives, and policies under the direct supervision of the VP of Engineering and Project Management; and
•  Drive production line performance improvements using Controls Automation and Continuous Improvement knowledge and skills. 

Education and Experience:

•  Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
•  PLC Technician Certification
•  Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
• Five years of experience as a Mechanical Engineering Technician, reading electrical and mechanical schematics in an aseptic environment. Must include 5 y. exp. with RS Logix 500, Control Logix, Compact Logix, SLC500, and working with multimeters on control plans with up to 480VAC