Seamer Mechanic (Maintenance Technician)

Company: Nestl-- Purina
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Nestle Purina Petcare Company is a safety first culture driven by a zero defect and zero waste mentality set out to enrich the lives of pets everywhere. As a leading pet food producer and one of the largest manufacturers in the area, we carry on the legacy of our founder who led us to reshape the larger Pet Care Category. We believe that our people are the source of our competitive advantage so we invest in our people in order to invest in our shared success.
As a Seamer Mechanic, youll join our factory in Allentown, Pennsylvania, which manufactures ALPO and Friskies brand canned cat and dog food along with Friskies pouch products. This particular position provides the opportunity to get specialized training on Can Seaming Equipment. Our intention is to build on your mechanical experience, provide technical training and help you develop into a world class Seamer. Within the Allentown factory, you will be the go-to person for the various needs associated with this critical role. In the bigger picture, your job is to perform preventative and predictive maintenance and to improve the reliability and safety of our manufacturing equipment. You will handle a wide array of maintenance projects including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic repairs as well as welding. So, if youre up for the dare to expand your career in the world of manufacturing, take the first step and apply today to join our Purina family.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Perform lubrication, preventive maintenance, and repairs as directed by maintenance or production leadership.
• Weld, burn, and braze (AC-DC stick, oxygen acetylene) to a reasonable degree of strength with the appropriate accuracy and appearance.
• Utilize PdM (Predictive Maintenance) tools such as handheld vibration analyzer, sonic tester, laser aligner, and a thermal imager to detect and diagnose equipment issues.
• Read, follow, and interpret basic types of piping schematics as well as blueprints, illustrated parts breakdown, etc., essential to this plant.
• Assist the Chief Seamer Mechanic with rebuild, diagnosis, adjustments and repairs as needed to all equipment in the filling area of the Processing Department.
• Attend training sessions or utilize other methods to acquire knowledge of seaming equipment or systems.
  
  
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  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
    
    Basic Qualifications:
    
    
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    • High School Diploma/GED and 1+ year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, technical, industrial, military or related environment OR two year technical degree.
      
      You must be available to work all shifts, overtime and weekends.
      
      To our veterans and separated service membersyoure at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl-- Purina. The skills youve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. We hope youll consider sharing in our missionyoull join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl-- Purina home.
      
      The Nestl-- Companies are equal employment and affirmative action employers and look for diversity in qualified candidates for employment.

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