ZipRecruiter is hiring: Industrial Maintenance Tech - Anchor at Jonesboro in Jon

Overview

ANCHOR PACKAGING is a growing manufacturer of disposable food service packaging located in Northeastern Arkansas and is looking for experienced INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECHS. Anchor Packaging operates 4 locations in NE Arkansas. The NE Arkansas area offers a variety of activities in a medium-size college community as well as rural communities, all within a short drive of large metro areas. The area has excellent schools, affordable housing, and exceptional healthcare. Anchor Packaging has experienced tremendous growth since the early 60’s with no lay-offs or cut-backs. Our plants operate on 12-hour shifts with team members working 4 shifts one week, followed by 3 shifts the next. We offer 2 days shift and 2 night shifts.

Benefits offered: Competitive wages, vacation, paid holidays, group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, company matched 401(k) & educational assistance. Apply on our website: www.anchorpackaging.com/careers

Requires drug screen and background check. Preference for techs with strong industrial electrical experience. Visit our Corporate Career Website to apply and learn more about Anchor at www.anchorpackaging.com/careers. We send a receipt via email when your application is received and require your work history to be included in your application or in an attached resume for job consideration.

Starting pay will DOE and skills. This is a Safety Sensitive Position under the Medicinal Marijuana Provisions of the State of Arkansas.

Purpose

To install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, and physical structures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Must possess the ability to visually inspect and test machinery or equipment, diagnose electrical problems, and perform necessary repairs needed to safely install and/or return production equipment to acceptable operating condition.
2. Dismantles defective machinery and equipment. Correctly installs reconditioned, new, or repaired parts.
3. Carry out planned maintenance activities such as cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery or plant equipment, as well as installing and repairing electrical apparatus (transformers, wiring, electrical and electronic components).
4. Plan out and install plumbing assemblies to maintain pipe systems, hydraulic/pneumatic equipment, and repair or replace gauges, valves, and related equipment.
5. Repair and maintain the physical structure of the establishment.
6. Have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to troubleshoot plant machinery and equipment.
7. Set up and operate machine tools (lathe, grinder, drill, milling machine) to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
8. Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
9. Require basic carpentry skills (fabricating or repairing counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures) and some masonry skills.

Competencies

• Customer Service - Responds to requests for service and assistance.
• Oral Communication - Listens and seeks clarification.
• Team Work - Supports everyone\'s efforts to succeed.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Quality - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associates degree from a two-year college or university; or five years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Also, the ability to calculate basic functions of geometry such as finding area, volume, and perimeter.

Computer Skills

Basic understanding of computers including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to search the internet for information.

Certificates and Licenses

Industrial Maintenance Certification or equivalent job experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job:

1. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
2. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.
3. Fumes or airborne particles.
4. Extreme heat (non-weather).
5. Risk of electrical shock and vibration.
6. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
7. Exposure to high heat index during the summer months.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
2. The employee is occasionally required to smell.
3. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
4. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Positions Available

Tech I, Tech II, and Tech III positions available. Based on skill set, maintenance assessment, experience, education, etc. Testing and hands-on assessment may be required.