Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician

Company: MZ Packaging, LLC.
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician MZ Packaging, LLC is a fully integrated solution for packaging needs, with world-class packaging engineering capabilities. We are committed to being a leader in anticipating and solving our clients' packaging and manufacturing needs. We are currently looking for a Maintenance Technician. This position must be able to effectively monitor, troubleshoot and maintain all production and production support equipment. This could include equipment such as Presses, "Cartoning", Tubing, Pouching, Stick machines, Wrappers, Labelers, and accessories. This is a mid-level position. Must be capable of training others and is expected to advocate for standard work processes and personally work to improve standard work processes. This level is considered a subject matter expert on all manufacturing equipment. This position exhibits ownership behaviors to ensure outcomes match company and team needs. Responsibilities include: Ensures equipment is maintained to a standard to support First Pass Quality. Service: Green hours in production output, especially Power Hour through response to downtime events and Line Doctor Rounds. 100% process compliance with MZP Processes. Set up the next shift for success, @log communication and face to face handoff. Role model engagement and energy to Win the Shift. Support the execution of daily maintenance work planning. Train and qualify Technicians on all aspects of Technician I job. Provide training to Line Operators as needed on equipment theory of operations and Operator PMs Own 100% compliance to MZP Processes for assigned line (regulations and best practices, PMs and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)). Shop and work area 5S and cleanliness standards. Perform all assigned PMs and corrective Work Orders. Follow all aspects of the Maintenance Planning Process. Use and help validate PM Job Plans, using Asset Essentials (parts lookup, part requests etc.). Drive problem solving using RCA tools, accurate data, and sense of urgency. Comply with all safety regulations and maintain safe work practices. Assist in providing a friendly, positive work environment. Backfill necessary operator positions during uncovered absences or when needed running through breaks. Effectively communicate and work well with other MZP employees across shifts. Actively work to take on more ownership of asset maintenance ownership through optimizing of PMs and involvement in FAT/SAT process as well as IQ/OQ. Drive sense of urgency by knowing all line downtime and escalating quickly. Provide input and feedback on department updates, status, changes, etc. Support MZP with other duties as necessary. Other Responsibilities: Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices. Safety Protocol: Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures, correct or report any observed safety hazards, support safety policies and programs. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) years of technical school graduate and three (3) to five (5) years experience in a role supporting industrial manufacturing. 3 years experience working in a Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) environment. Preferably dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, or food manufacturing. Skills Required: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Have good communication skills. Be proficient at Microsoft Suite Display an advanced ability to manage time and perform self-directed work. Ability to work with outside vendors to improve current processes or find future process improvements. Display an understanding and aptitude of electrical processes and design while troubleshooting equipment. Display an understanding and aptitude of mechanical processes and design while troubleshooting equipment. Display an understanding and aptitude of pneumatic processes and design while troubleshooting equipment. Able to work cross functional as a team. Able to work independently with little technical guidance. Ability to lead projects to completion on time. Ability to read & decipher machine drawings and electrical (schematics). Problem-solving high-speed equipment to ensure production line runs efficiently. Ability to fabricate and modify parts. Ability to Weld, Mill, and use the Lathe. Understand PLC controller systems. Show respect for all other co-workers, get along with all co-workers. Ability to accept work instructions & complete requests from co-workers. Equipment and Tools Used: Pallet Jack Forklift Multimeter Calculator Hand Tools Power Tools Computer iPad Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk throughout the building. The employee is frequently required to reach and perform routine tasks with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to lift up to 60 pounds and move up to 100 pounds on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be required to work with hazardous materials. The employee may be exposed to hot surfaces, hot air, and electrical hazards, and flames. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works with moving machinery. At MZ Packaging, LLC, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and engaging work environment that fosters growth and development. We offer competitive pay, benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision plans) opportunities for advancement, and more. Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Experience level: 3 years 5 years Schedule: 10 hour shift 4x10 Day or Night shift No weekends Work setting: In-person Warehouse Work Location: In person

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