Packaging Mechanic & Maintenance Tech

Come join HARIBO of America’s first ever North American factory! Located on-site in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, the Packaging Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing their assigned area processes and infrastructure equipment. 

Reporting to Manager of Packaging & Technology, the Packaging Mechanic is responsible for assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining packaging equipment, apparatus, and fixtures using hand and power tools. Work with Electrical and Automation Technicians and other employees to maintain the equipment and optimize processes. Perform preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and drive equipment improvements. The Packaging Mechanic will partner with support functions to identify and resolve unplanned downtime events, quality, safety, cost, and other losses attributed to the area, using problem solving techniques and a continuous improvement mindset. 

The original and iconic HARIBO Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset.  At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.  Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Monitors packaging equipment for proper operation, makes adjustments and repairs to optimize machine performance.
• Inspects equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Observes and diagnoses malfunctioning machines, systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown or operational problem.
• Clean, lubricate, adjust, and repair machinery and equipment.
• Disassembles machinery to inspect for defects and replace compromised components.  Reassemble machinery according to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Ability to repair and fabricate components using shop machine tools and applicable welding techniques.
• Conducts inspection of and routine preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. An AAS degree in robotics, industrial maintenance or technology is a plus.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience relating to industrial mechanical repairs.
• Minimum one (1) year of trades training in industrial maintenance or other technical discipline.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, such as grinders, saws, machine tools, and welding equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Requires good knowledge of the process equipment and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Requires good oral communication skills to effectively deal with coworkers.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling as well as overtime. 
• Requires basic mathematical skills to be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, work with percentages, and have basic knowledge of algebra as well as make fine adjustments in equipment settings.
• Requires teamwork ability; works well with others and communicates effectively with all associates.
• Requires the ability to train and coach others for success.

Come join HARIBO of America’s first ever North American factory! Located on-site in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, the Facilities Maintenance Technician will maintain, diagnose, repair, rebuild, adjust, perform preventive maintenance and install equipment within and around the facility so as to keep the production operational and have zero loss of production. This individual will perform the duties of a Boiler Operator and assist other maintenance personnel on his/her shift and will be responsible for all necessary paperwork and documentation as they relate to the job.  

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, The Facilities Maintenance Technician will partner with support functions to identify and resolve unplanned downtime events, quality, safety, cost and other losses attributed to the area, using problem solving techniques and a continuous improvement mindset. 

The original and iconic HARIBO Goldbears, created in 1922, have delighted kids and grown-ups for 100 years! Our associates are our most valuable asset.  At HARIBO of America we are committed to a comprehensive benefit program that helps our employee stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a positive work life balance. We provide fully paid health insurance premiums, 11 paid Holiday plus Paid Time Off/PTO, competitive 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and more.  Additionally, we offer community involvement opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the utilities systems throughout the facility.
• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Duties include maintenance and repair of boilers and boiler room auxiliary equipment such as pumps, steam and water valves, air compressors, and high pressure condensate. Also provides support to other auxiliary equipment in silos and tanks area as well as common areas in the manufacturing facility.
• Position will monitor chemical feed system for boiler and water treatment and make necessary test and adjustments to ensure correct chemical levels, documenting as required.
• Performs maintenance activities to HVAC equipment such as filter replacements.
• Receives calls from departmental personnel regarding problems, such as lack of temperature control. Works to resolve issue, escalating to the shift supervisor as necessary. Logs all information down in daily log book of any repairs or corrections, utilized the work order system when required.
• Conducts inspection of and performs routine preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years in industrial mechanical maintenance preferably in a food manufacturing, preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years with basic boiler experience and wastewater experience. 
• Basic knowledge of HVAC equipment.
• Basic knowledge of BAS (Building Automation System).
• Electrical experience and troubleshooting in control voltage and low voltage (up to 600V AC and DC) circuits, motors, and controls, preferred.
• Ability to perform assigned work tasks efficiently and independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.
• Previous HAZMAT experience, preferred.
• Welding and pipe fitting experience, preferred.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling as well as overtime. 

What can you expect?

You will be part of a successful family-run company with core values that is growing internationally faster than ever before. We nurture long-term associate relationships, work-life blend, rich learning environment, and a tangible impact in the company's success.