fairlife, LLC · 5 days ago
Engineering Tech, Blow Molding
Coopersville, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $130K/yrfairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich dairy products. The Engineering Technician serves as a lead technical expert for rotary stretch blow molding equipment and is responsible for equipment reliability through the design, management, and implementation of engineering projects.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Serve as a lead technical expert for specified piece(s) of equipment
Provide advanced troubleshooting and breakdown support to maintenance technicians
Manage all aspects of equipment reliability:
Review and monitor equipment efficiency and downtime trends
Recommend and engineer solutions to improve equipment
Manage and implement improvement projects
Communicate issues and recommendations for corrective actions to maintenance and operations teams
Coordinate and complete annual rebuilds
Point of contact for all OEM needs including troubleshooting, modifications, and upgrades
Create and maintain equipment records and documentation:
Technical procedures and work guides
Work orders and spare parts
Prints and schematics
Provide technical guidance and training of technicians
Ability to work under limited supervision
Other as assigned
Qualification
Required
Extensive hands-on experience with stretch blow molding equipment
Ability to set up and adjust process parameters for PET bottle blow molding
Familiarity with SIDEL and KHS stretch blow molding equipment
Professional, positive, organized, and ability to collaborate with others
Previous experience as a technician or equivalent. Including ability to fully operate equipment in area of responsibility
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot using advanced tools (PLC Logic, Trends, Historian, etc.)
Advanced mechanical aptitude: relied on for troubleshooting, PMs, and equipment rebuilds
Completion of advanced training classes (Skilled Trades, Electrical/PLC training, SolidWorks, Project Management, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret schematics (P&ID, Electrical, and Mechanical)
Proven solution and project executer; including management of outside vendors, coordinating with OEMs, and sourcing of parts/equipment
Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
Willing to adjust schedule to support production, planned downtime events, or unplanned issues/downtime
Regular use of a variety of machines and tools
Ability to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
Reaching/bending as necessary to service equipment
Occasional chemical handling (PAA, H202, All required PPE supplied)
Exposure to machinery and noisy environments (All required PPE supplied)
Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety
Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas
Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company
Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system
Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system
Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected
In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required
Preferred
High school diploma or college degree (preferred)
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position
Company
fairlife, LLC
fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.
Founded in 2012
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Doelman
Chief Executive Officer
Eileen Thanner
Chief Operating Officer
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