Chemical Technician jobs in Lynchburg, VA

About Signode:

With over $2B in revenue, 80 manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary: 

$75,000 - $90,000

Summary: Coordinate the safety, maintenance, and equipment needs at the plant level

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure high standards of safety are developed, met and maintained
• Arrange, conduct and coordinate the internal safety inspections and follow up with deficiencies and recommendations
• Ensure facilities and grounds are maintained in accordance with relevant regulations, agency standards, and fiscal consideration
• Develop, implement, and review regularly site-specific maintenance logs
• Evaluate long-term needs in relation major projects and property improvement
• Coordinate, arrange and supervise the completion of corrective and preventative maintenance in accordance with agency operating procedures, practices, and financial considerations
• Ensure major equipment and furnishings are maintained in safe, operable condition and/or arrange for placement
• Establish procedures and contacts to ensure timely repairs of equipment
• Secure major equipment bids and makes recommendations for purchase when replacement or new equipment is equipment
• Provide staff training in a variety or safety and maintenance topics including:  effective utilization of maintenance logs, completion of routine maintenance specific to the facility, equipment operations, multimedia safety training
• Development of policies and procedures related to maintenance and safety
• Participate in annual budget preparation as it relates to the safety and maintenance of facilities, grounds and equipment
• Develop and maintain a formal Preventative Maintenance program for all major equipment or as specified by the Plant Manager
• Manages all labor costs and determines whether work is to be completed in-house or out-sourced; while keeping in mind the overall competencies of the plant maintenance staff
• Initiate the purchase of all repairs and maintenance components, including outsourced fabrication and contract labor
• Maintains appropriate replacement and repair parts including accurate inventories

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• BS degree and 5 years’ experience in all phases of building maintenance or
• AS degree and 8 – 10 years’ experience in all phases of building maintenance
• Supervisory experience is required
• Experience in estimating maintenance and repair costs

Experience / Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of building and facility systems including HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Compressed Air, Boiler, Power, Lighting and Security
• Thorough understanding of plant machinery
• Strong ability to prioritize in a quickly changing environment
• Ability to motivate team efforts in order to accomplish goals
• Must be computer literate with strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Equipment skills:

• Hand tools, digital multi-meter, power tools, Forklift, Scissor Lift, Boom Lift etc

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.