Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Novoplex, where packaging innovation meets career opportunity! We are looking for you!!! Competitive pay rate: $29.00 - $35.00 an hour - paid weekly (based on experience)

Available shifts:

• 2nd Shift: 3:00pm-11:00pm.50 shift differential
• 3rd Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am $1.00 shift differential

Position summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic will troubleshoot and conduct repair and preventive maintenance for injection molding machines and support equipment.

Essential functions & key responsibilities:

• Perform mold changes.
• Troubleshoot and conduct repair for electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical systems by following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer's instructions and engineering specifications.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on production equipment and machinery.
• Ensure that all maintenance and repair activities are conducted in compliance with OSHA, Federal, Local and plant safety standards.
• Must have working knowledge of support systems, chillers, compressors.
• Report mold or machine deficiencies to management.
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.
• Other tasks as needed or as assigned.

Candidate requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen
• High School Diploma or equivalent with technical training
• Must be able to work overtime as required, including weekends.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a maintenance mechanic/technician role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating forklift equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both written and verbal) and operate a computer in order to perform necessary documentation.
• Maintenance Mechanic must provide their own tools
• This position requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing up and down stairs and ladders and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Must be comfortable working in a typical manufacturing environment with seasonal heat/cold and sound related to machine operation as well as maintenance and facility repair activities.
• Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the task at hand.