Job Description

Seamer Technician

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 PM – 3:30 AM (occasional weekends as needed)

Position Summary

The Seamer Technician is responsible for maintaining, adjusting, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing can seamer equipment, with a primary focus on Angelus-brand seamers used in food and beverage manufacturing. This role ensures seam integrity, minimizes downtime, supports efficient changeovers, and promotes safe, high-quality, and compliant operations across the packaging line.

Key Responsibilities

Seamer Operation & Maintenance

• Set up, start up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain Angelus can seamers (including 61H, 60L, and similar models)
• Perform seam teardowns (manual and seam scope), measurements, inspections, and evaluations using approved tools and methods
• Adjust and optimize first and second operation seams to meet quality and food safety standards
• Execute full changeovers for various can sizes, including diameter, height, and end specifications

Line & Equipment Support

• Provide technical support for fillers, conveyors, depalletizers, and basket loaders
• Perform routine adjustments to filler and seamer equipment to ensure optimal line performance
• Respond quickly to downtime events and troubleshoot production issues related to seaming operations

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, rebuilds, and overhauls in accordance with OEM and plant standards
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical issues
• Identify equipment wear patterns and recommend improvements or corrective actions

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete work orders, preventive maintenance logs, and seam teardown documentation
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, adjustments, and equipment performance
• Communicate recurring issues and improvement opportunities to maintenance and operations leadership

Training & Support

• Train and support operators on proper seamer operation and best practices
• Promote adherence to safety standards, quality expectations, and GMP compliance
• Serve as a subject matter expert for seaming operations across all shifts

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in seamer operation and maintenance
• Hands-on experience with Angelus or similar can seamers
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems
• Experience performing seam inspections, teardowns, and precision adjustments
• Welding experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food, beverage, or canning manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with high-speed packaging lines and related equipment
• Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance tracking
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, or on-call as needed

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety, food safety, and GMP compliance

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