Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Company Profile

Vanguard Companies specializes in the creation of high-quality products through the use of sustainable business practices and has become recognized as the most sustainable packaging company in North America. Recognized as a leading designer and manufacturer of value-added corrugated paper packaging products and related services focused on helping customers sell more product and drive a strong brand image connection. Vanguard's product line includes high graphic corrugated displays and retail ready packaging, industrial and e-commerce packaging products, and related assembly, logistics and fulfillment services. Founded in 1975, Vanguard Companies serves the consumer-packaged goods, social expression, apparel, toy, electronics, retail, e-commerce and industrial markets selling its products through big box, home improvement, dollar store, online and pharmacy retailers. Vanguard Companies is headquartered in Kansas City, MO, with sales and design offices in the St. Louis, Missouri area and Bentonville, Arkansas. Visit our website to learn more about what we do. https://www.vanguardpkg.com/

Vanguard provides medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, 401k, vacation and bonus eligibility based upon performance.

Job Summary

Vanguard is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift.. Our ideal candidate is someone who has been in the printing/corrugate industry. Is familiar with Flexo Die Cutter Machines, Rotary Die Cutter Machines, Folder/Gluers and is able to program PLC's. If you have experience, we want to talk to you!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to parallel all rolls, make all required settings and adjustments for optimum equipment performance to manufacture quality products.
• Use all aspects of the maintenance software program.
• Plan and schedule maintenance work, assign work to other maintenance classifications according to their abilities and limitations.
• Follow up all work in order to insure repairs and work are performed properly.
• Ability to teach other maintenance classifications in all qualification requirements and proper maintenance procedures.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by maintaining the machinery to run at available capacity and speed.
• Complete all paperwork neatly, correctly, and in accordance with Company guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Practice safe work habits and help maintain good housekeeping at all times
• Willingly work all necessary hours

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Provide own tools necessary to perform maintenance tasks.
• 3 years Maintenance experience within a manufacturing facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry

Application Assistance

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, contact Vanguard Packaging Human Resources at 816.455.4000.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations - May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License and/or other appropriate certification to work in certain areas or on certain equipment.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands and arms to feel, handle or reach; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EOE

Vanguard Packaging, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vanguard strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, and status as a transgender individual), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, AIDS/HIV status, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All Vanguard employees, and other Vanguard-related workers and representatives, are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.