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About this Maintenance Mechanic role at Huhtamaki

Huhtamaki · Onsite · De Soto, KS, USA

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet  

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.   

You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.  

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

  • Repairs and maintains, in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications, machinery and mechanical equipment, such as production machines, conveyor systems and equipment.
  • Visually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
  • Dismantles machines and equipment to gain access to problem area, using hand tools and power tools.
  • Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
  • Removes and replaces worn and defective parts of drive mechanism or hydraulic system, using hand tools and power tools, and following blueprints, diagrams, and service manuals.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and company policies.
  • Must be able to work a 12-hour shift schedule.
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in maintenance with exposure to machinery, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. 
  • The ability to read, understand and comprehend written or oral instruction, technical data, blue prints, etc. and the ability to communicate effectively with others. 
  • Must have own tools and possess good mechanical aptitude to be able to troubleshoot machinery.
  • Ability to properly use all power and non-power hand tools to safely perform job tasks.
  • Ability to operate a forklift, scissor lift, boom lift and obtain annual certification.

PHYSICAL  REQUIREMENTS

Employee will work in a manufacturing environment. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs., standing, walking, climbing, bending, twisting, crouching, push/pull, reach above shoulders a great amount of time and hand/finger dexterity required.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.

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About Huhtamaki

Help us protect food, people and the planet We’re on a mission to be the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions so we can protect food, people and the planet . We need talented people like you to make that happen . We’re growing as a business which is opening up new roles and opportunities so it’s an exciting time to join us. We promise to offer a place where you can feel safe , be supported and make an impact , so we can all focus on the future together . Sounds like your sort of place ? Apply today ! Your career , packaged with care .

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