Maintenance Helper

Description of Position:

As a Maintenance Helper, the candidate will work with other members of the maintenance team to provide daily, weekly, and monthly PMs for all process and manufacturing equipment. In addition, the Helper will work with other maintenance team members to provide basic repairs and clean existing machinery and equipment. The Helper will learn all aspects of an industrial manufacturing environment and will have the ability to tune their skills in regards to mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, control systems, and process application. The Helper will gain training and exposure to corrugated processing equipment such as rotary die-cutting and Flexographic printing systems, folding and gluing machines, Banding and baling machines as well a product conveying systems. This position is a long-term position that will allow the Helper to grow and increase their value to our team. The Helper will work with the Maintenance Engineer and Maintenance Technicians to assist with continuous improvement planning and execution. The Helper will provide immediate maintenance support when an issue occurs on any of the equipment throughout the workday.

***Weekend Shift 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM Friday-Sunday***

Peachtree Packaging & Display offers medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance plans. Additionally, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, FSA plans, and a 401k plan. These benefits are offered after 90 days of continuous employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• This position will include a broad and ever-changing scope of responsibilities.
• This is a hands-on position that requires one to be directly and physically involved with the maintenance and upkeep of our equipment and facility.
• A strong focus on physically cleaning and maintaining our machines and assets.
• Will assist with continuous improvement of the production facility in regards to planning and execution of improvement projects.
• Utilize PM program for equipment repairs and maintenance.
• Continuously work to keep unscheduled downtime to a minimum by maintaining clean and well PMed machines.
• Work with management to keep the plant and all manufacturing assets on a continuous improvement path for quality and efficiency.
• Work within our Food Safety Program and complete required documentation as needed for relevant projects.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to perform physical work such as making repairs to machines, changing mechanical, electrical, or other types of components, and cleaning by using a dry ice blaster, sweepers, rags, and cleaning agents as needed.
• Knowledge of 5S and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of industrial machinery.
• Experience in working with and on industrial machinery and automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems.

Education:

• Technical/Associates Degree or higher in an Engineering or Mechatronics field preferred.
• HS Diploma/GED required.

Core Competencies:

• Good communication skills
• Team-player
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Knowledge and understanding of industrial machinery
• Strong organizational skills and the foresight for continuous improvement
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Independent and self-motivated but also able to work well with others

Physical Demands of the Essential Functions:

Standing, walking, talking, hearing, and vision are required over 95% of the time. Bending, twisting, and reaching are required less than 95% of the time. Feeling is required 75% of the time while pushing and pulling are required about 20% of the time. Low levels of lifting (10 pounds or less) are required about 10% of the time, while medium levels of lifting and carrying (20 to 50 pounds) are required less than 5% of the time.

Job Type: Full-time (Non-Exempt)

Location: Lawrenceville, GA

Work authorization: Required (United States)

Benefits:

• Employer-paid basic life & long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental, & vision (employer pays 60% of premiums for employees & legal dependents)
• Supplemental life, short-term disability, accident & critical illness insurance plans also available
• FSA (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 401k (100% match up to 3% and 50% match on next 3% for a maximum contribution of 4.5% per year & fully vested at 90 days of employment)
• Paid holidays & paid time off

*All benefits listed above are available at 90 days of continuous employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Peachtree Packaging, Inc. supports equal employment opportunities. Peachtree Packaging, Inc. will provide equal employment in employment practices to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis.