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Maintenance Specialist

Pactiv Evergreen
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Oct 2025

About the role

Overview

NOW HIRING Maintenance Tech at our Manchester Road location in Kalamazoo, MI!

 

Pay: Starting at $31.37 to $38.81 based on experience

 

Shifts Available: Days 6:00AM to 2:30PM M- F

                        Night 5:15PM - 5:30AM 2-2-3 Schedule

 

Schedule: Depending on Skill Level and Business Need.

Week 1: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work)

Week 2: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) 

Week 3: Monday(work), Tuesday (work), Wednesday (OFF), Thursday (OFF), Weekend (work)

Week 4: Monday (OFF), Tuesday (OFF), Wednesday (work), Thursday (work), Weekend (OFF) and so on

 

Benefits: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • 401K with a company match
  • New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
  • Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
  • Corporate discounts

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Responsibilities

ROLE:  Support the lines in your work group. Work with Value Stream Manager, Asset care manager, TSM, Work Group Leaders, Process Technicians, Maintenance Technicians, Line Technicians, Set-up Technicians, etc. to improve over-all line reliability and case attainment.

 

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Diagnose faulty production and related plant equipment with the minimum amount of supervision using the provided schematics, manuals, and drawings. Be able to diagnose and repair electro-mechanical problems, troubleshoot electrical problems and have a strong understanding of preventative maintenance strategies and be able to train others in doing these responsibilities.
  • Be able to complete a set up and process the line in from scratch after a change over.
  • Understand the functions of a lip roller and bagger so new products can run through this equipment, this will involve running trials, processing product in if the product does not satisfy the auxiliary equipment demands.
  • Conduct R&D trials on the shop floor and in the Tech center
  • Identify faulty parts and provide proper nomenclature in the form of a requisition in order that spares or replacements can be ordered
  • Be knowledgeable of what and where spare parts are in the stores room and to observe stores room withdrawal and return procedure
  • General working knowledge of machine shop equipment
  • Must be team-oriented with leadership qualities and capable of leading co-workers in assigned tasks.
  • Will be expected to maintain necessary records and established maintenance procedures.
  • Understand and operate the sap and RTC programs within Pactiv
  • Maintain a clean, safe working environment
  • Responsible for additional specific duties related to each shift as assigned by maintenance Team Leader
  • Work, train and have open communication with all members of your work group team
  • Walk story boards though out work group and develop action plans for resolution to repeatable failures
  • Work with other members of the workgroup on action items, which will improve line efficiency, by taking the lead on the line improvements, design of experiments and projects
  • 24/7 On-call phone support for assistance/reporting to/by team
  • Other duties as necessary

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Administrative: Demonstrates ability to accurately post data from one source to another in ERP or peripheral software systems. Including but not limited to SAP, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft, etc. 

 

Communication/Teamwork:

  • Ability to communicate effectively and work closely and productively as part of a cross-functional team
  • Ability to create and/or exhibit an atmosphere of openness, honesty, trust, and teamwork
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed without loss of effectiveness and composure

Safety: Demonstrates ability to understand and actively participate in all company safety programs, policies, and procedures.

 

Quality: Ability to develop and maintain processes that are ISO compliant.

 

Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates an advanced comprehensive knowledge of entire process from concept to commercialization.

 

 Operate Equipment:

  • Ability to operate motorized equipment and other peripheral equipment safely and efficiently as required
  • Demon

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