Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

Covington is a city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, located 35 miles east of Atlanta. As of the 2010 Census, its population was 13,118.

The plant was built in 1967 manufactures polystyrene foam containers and has approximately 370 Pactiv employees.

The Engineer Technician maintains the reliability and availability of all automation, controls and IT equipment, systems and processes throughout the facility. Provides electrical and mechanical support in the development, analysis and maintenance of processes, equipment and products. Works closely with all plant personnel to perform tests, diagnostics, repairs, improvements and upgrades to all machines, equipment, instrumentation, procedures, products, product performance, etc.

Responsibilities: 

• Attend Tier Meetings and utilize the Pactiv Evergreen Production System (PEPS) to promote continuous improvement, i.e.; A3, 5S, Standard Work, Problem Solving, etc.
• Provide technical support and assistance to maintenance and production personnel in identifying and resolving thermoforming and packaging equipment issues.
• Monitor, adjust, calibrate, and repair manufacturing equipment, instruments, fixtures, etc.
• Troubleshoot and work on production equipment.
• Understand electric circuitry, both AC and DC
• Understand hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical concepts.
• Interpret all levels of drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, specifications, etc.
• Sustain an understanding of the latest state of the art automation and control techniques.
• Utilize problem solving techniques including PDCA to solve problems to root cause, implement actions that prevent reoccurrence, improve operations, etc.
• Supply technical assistance to constantly improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE)
• Coordinate efforts between plant and corporate personnel to resolve IT issues.
• Create and modify procedures.
• Drive a zero EHS incident culture, support and participate in incident investigations to determine root cause and identify preventive actions, correct unsafe conditions, and acts immediately, and use every incident or near miss as a teaching moment for others.
• Provide training to all levels of the organization.
• Supervise contractors to minimize scheduled and unscheduled downtimes.
• Maintain and manage engineering department technical procedures, manuals, and drawings, including records of as-built equipment and process changes.
• Sustain housekeeping in assigned areas to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Work flexible hours including weekends and holidays, and subject to be on-call.
• Willing to work in a Team Environment from Peer to Peer and vertical team alignments.
• Oven and Forming experience background a plus.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Apprenticeship or equivalent training preferred.
• Associate degree in maintenance or industrial technology preferred.
• 3 + years of plant production equipment experience
• Information Technology (IT) working knowledge including networking, computers, Ethernet systems, etc.
• Basic understanding of machine design, construction, and electrical design of plant thermoforming and packaging equipment
• Must have acceptable safety, attendance, and work records.
• Proficient in computer applications including Microsoft applications, Outlook, SAP, etc.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and logic to solve problems to root cause.
• Knowledge and ability to apply mathematical concepts.
• Proactive and self-motivated to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of plant/team operations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to make decisions under time constraints and tight deadlines.
• Able to interact with other associates in a team-oriented environment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law.  For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

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