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Maintenance Technician, 3rd Shift
Maintenance Technician, 3rd ShiftApex International • Eden Prairie, MN, US
Maintenance Technician, 3rd Shift

Maintenance Technician, 3rd Shift

Apex International • Eden Prairie, MN, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

At Apex International , we pride ourselves on being a high-quality manufacturer of over the counter personal care, and household products. We create collaborative partnerships with customers ranging from global Fortune 100 companies to entrepreneurial start-ups.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician, 3rd shift, to join our Eden Prairie team. This position ensures that Production Equipment is maintained in a way that maximizes production line "up-time".

Job Responsibilities and Duties :

  • Respond to maintenance requests and conduct routine maintenance so that production equipment reliably achieves production goals.

Conduct changeovers and equipment start-ups in a minimal amount of time to meet or exceed production standards.

  • Tests out equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime to be sure equipment is ready to run without downtime at start-ups.
  • Minimizes "stop-gap" measures as means of keeping lines and equipment operating.
  • Order parts as used and needed to minimize emergency maintenance.
  • Request work orders as needed to ensure equipment uptime.
  • Measures "down-time" and de-briefs others to improve future outcomes.
  • Respond to all internal customer requests with urgency.
  • Production is the main internal customer of maintenance.
  • Accomplish preventive maintenance (PM) and practice Continuous Improvement so that production equipment achieves production goals.

    • Execute PM tasks on schedule to ensure prevention of future down time.

  • Follow through on PM task and line work findings to continually improve equipment reliability
  • Contribute knowledge learned through the completion of PM tasks to the PM planning process, ensuring up-time and efficiency of equipment.
  • Ensure changes in schedules, material availability and line operations do not prevent PM's from being completed.
  • Work to improve equipment design to maximize throughput while reducing none-value added labor.
  • Administration of the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), ensuring system reliability and accuracy.

    • Enter completed work orders into CMMS.

  • Sign parts out to work orders.
  • Order and restock parts, sign into CMMS.
  • Other CMMS duties as assigned.
  • Maintain safety, cleanliness, and upkeep of equipment and maintenance areas.

    • Must administer lock-out tag-out (LOTO) and follow GMP rules.

  • Must keep work areas clean and well organized.
  • This position requires the ability to identify and correct safety issues for the benefit of all employees.
  • Understand and maintain a culture of "lean action" within the department so that we live lean better than any organization.

    • Implement and maintain standards and processes that eliminate waste throughout the department.

  • Apply and utilize "lean tools" to permanently implement improvements.
  • Institutionalize 5-S in all aspects of the department. (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain)
  • Other work as assigned.

    • Prior Experience :

  • 3 or more years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required. A High School Diploma (or equivalent) is preferred.
  • Prefer applicants with 2 or more years of formal packaging or industrial training.

    • Knowledge Requirements :

    To be effective, this position requires the ability to multitask, demonstrate a sense of urgency, and the ability to organize. Needs to understand or learn all procedures and processes and Good Manufacturing Practices. Knowledge is normally acquired through a technical school certificate of degree and / or equivalent experience.

    Licenses and Certifications :

  • Preferred but not required a Class C Boiler license.

    • Work Requirement :

    This position may require significant work hours beyond the normal workday based on the demands of the business cycle, customer volume of business, and specific sales efforts underway. It has a moderate to high demand for tight deadlines. This position entails work of a cyclical nature. This position will experience moderate interruption in workflow, starting and stopping for production requirements. It has no requirement for overnight or day travel.

    Physical Requirements :

    This position requires :

  • Continuous (6 or more hours per day) bending, pushing, pulling, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, and grasping.
  • Continuous (6 or more hours per day) standing and walking.
  • Continuous (6 or more hours per day) talking, teaching, and repetitive motion, hand / wrist movement.
  • Occasional (up to 2 hours per day) working at a computer terminal.
  • Sensory requirements : Good eyesight, normal hearing, and fluent in the English language.

    • Working Conditions :

  • Indoors, seasonally hot and humid.
  • Will be exposed to various fragrances which at times may be at elevated levels.
  • Moving and lifting objects, sometimes 50 lbs. frequently.

    • Benefits :

  • Hourly base wage of $29.00 - $32.00, DOE and $1.00 / hour shift differential
  • Medical, Rx, Dental and vision benefits
  • Company paid Short term & Long-term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • Optional Life Insurance for employee, spouse and children
  • Flexible Spending Account options for child and health care
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
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