Job Description

ViskoTeepak is a world leader in sales and manufacturing of cellulose, fibrous and plastic casings for the food industry. With our 6 manufacturing and converting plants and our 5 sales offices around the world we employ around 1100 people. ViskoTeepak’s core values are Trust, Ambition & Fun.

Trust is built on credibility, being fair and treating each other with respect. We earn trust by delivering on our promises, which is particularly true for how we manage our business and our people. We have a strong desire to be the best and want to be Ambitious on our road to success. That is why we will walk the extra mile to help our customers and partners to succeed in their business. Fun is created by being successful in achieving your goals and by working with a team of people that you trust and feel connected to. It creates the energy that we need for taking on the next challenge!

Maintain and ensure that all equipment and machinery is capable of running safely and with a Zero-Defect Quality approach at all times. Maintain the building and grounds so they are presentable and safe at all times.

Essential Functions:

• Respond to down equipment in a quick and efficient manner returning it to a production ready state.

• Perform routine preventive and predictive Maintenance activities as scheduled

• Takes the initiative in finding and implementing Safety, Quality, or Efficiency improvements to existing equipment and processes.

• Assist in the installation, start-up and qualification of new equipment.

• Review equipment technical documentation to update preventative maintenance schedules.

• Maintain detailed records of work performed, parts used, and time spent or other information as requested using RedZone.

• Set-up and Changeover equipment as necessary.

• Work closely with production to quickly resolve technical issues.

• Maintain clean and orderly workspaces and Maintenance shop.

• Work with machine operators and train as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent mechanical aptitude through trade school or relevant job experience.

• Basic electrical knowledge and ability to continue learning.

• Attention to details.

• Excellent communication Skills with all positions, employees, and shifts.

• Strong Willingness to learn

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• In-depth knowledge of plant operations; and functioning of production equipment.

• Excellent working together as a team or independently as necessary.

• Knowledge of a maintenance spare part management system

• The ability to initiate and coordinate plant equipment and facilities projects under the direction of the Maintenance Manager.

• Ability to machine parts using lathes mills welding equipment according to specifications.

• Experience with Lock Out Tag Out

• Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and reading skills; as well as the ability to read and interpret blueprints.

• Ability to work with hand and power tools in a safe manner.

• Ability to use measurement devices such as tape measure and caliper.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. and to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting, bending, and standing, climbing or walking.

Environmental Conditions

• Air-conditioned/heated facility with adequate lighting.

Good Manufacturing Practices for Food Safety:

All Operations employees are responsible for the safety and quality of ViskoTeepak products. Any and all safety issues must be reported to the supervisor immediately. All employees are advised of this and must be properly trained to perform this job using appropriate sanitation and food safety procedures.

Employment Benefits:

• Competitive Wages

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage

• 401K with Employer Contribution