Flexographic Press Parts Management & Service Technician
Anderson, CA - USA
Job Summary
Founded over 35 years ago First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan Pennsylvania into a group of companies employing over 5000 team memberswhile maintaining ourfamilyvalues and entrepreneurialspirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada the companies within the First Qualitygroup produce high-quality personal care and household products forlargeretailers and healthcareorganizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers wipes feminine pads paper towels bath tissue adult incontinence products laundry detergents fabric finishers and dishwash addition we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility unity and integrity we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality youll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning professional development and our mission to Make Things Better.
We are seeking a Flexographic Press Parts Management & Service Technician for our First Quality P&P located in Anderson SC. This role combines parts management with hands-on maintenance of flexographic press components to ensure maximum uptime precision and longevity of the equipment. This role requires a keen eye for detail strong organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Perform routine cleaning inspection and preventive maintenance tasks on critical flexo press parts following SOPs.
- Track part usage service history and remaining life cycle in the CMMS or ERP system.
- Ensure all parts are properly cleaned protected and labeled before storage or installation.
- Accurately document all maintenance performed inspection results measurements before/after service and part condition history.
- Update equipment BOMs and maintenance records.
- Organize and maintain a clean part storage area using 5S principles.
- Implement proper handling and storage procedures to prevent damage to sensitive components
- Maintain accurate inventory records of machine parts and related equipment.
- Coordinate with production and maintenance teams to schedule internal and external parts service & Inspection.
- Communicate effectively with team members to ensure timely completion of scheduled tasks.
- Maintain detailed records of cleaning schedules inspection results and roll usage history.
- Document and report any quality issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Follow Kanban inventory management practices to ensure timely replenishment of parts supplies and consumables.
- Assist in troubleshooting print quality issues related to anilox rolls blade chambers dryer boxes or other press components.
- Collaborate with press operators and maintenance staff to optimize equipment performance.
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience performing routine and preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Technical Training or certification is a plus.
- Experience in printing or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Demonstrates mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand troubleshoot and maintain mechanical systems and equipment.
- Strong organizational attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-starter with excellent communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Work in an environment with the potential for exposure to ink dust fumes and chemicals.
- Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and maintenance procedures.
- Frequent stooping bending kneeling squatting crawling crouching throughout shift.
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
- Occasional climbing and reaching.
- Able to work in dusty wet hot environments on occasion.
- Work in hot and cold as well as wet and humid areas.
- Occasional climbing of steps / ladders.
- Ability to lift and handle up to 50lbs safely
What We Offer You
We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
- Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
- Paid time off (three-week minimum)
- Medical dental and vision starting day one
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid parental leave
- Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
- Bundle of joy benefit (years worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness program with savings of up to $4000 per year on insurance premiums
- ...and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who as a result of their role specifications may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who as a result of their role specifications may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability sexual orientation gender identification or protected Veteran status.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Why We Make Things Better: We Care. Welcome to First Quality®. Every day, we strive to make the best products to improve the lives of our customers, partners, employees and communities.