Maintenance Mechanic- Competitve in Chillicothe

Job Description Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment throughout the New IBC Blow Molding and Reconditioning operations. This position plays a critical role in minimizing equipment downtime, maximizing production efficiency, and ensuring the safe and reliable operation of all plant equipment. The Maintenance Technician is expected to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems while maintaining compliance with all company safety policies and regulatory requirements.

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment according to established maintenance schedules.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using technical manuals, electrical schematics, PLC software, and diagnostic testing instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum conveying systems.
• Repair and maintain extrusion blow molding machines, grinders, conveyors, palletizers, leak testers, trimming equipment, and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Replace worn or defective components including motors, bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pumps, valves, sensors, switches, cylinders, and drives.
• Install, align, adjust, and calibrate new or existing production equipment.
• Perform emergency repairs to minimize production downtime.

• Troubleshoot electrical control systems, motor controls, VFDs, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
• Diagnose and repair control circuits, relays, sensors, photo eyes, proximity switches, HMI interfaces, and emergency stop circuits.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting and minor programming modifications (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens ).
• Install and troubleshoot machine wiring and electrical components while following NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.

• Repair and maintain gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, compressors, blowers, fans, chain drives, sprockets, bearings, couplings, and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform precision alignment of motors and rotating equipment.
• Lubricate machinery and replace mechanical wear components before failure occurs.
• Perform minor machining, fabrication, cutting, drilling, and welding as necessary.

• Troubleshoot hydraulic cylinders, pumps, valves, manifolds, hoses, and pressure systems.
• Maintain pneumatic systems including regulators, solenoids, air cylinders, air dryers, compressors, and valves.
• Identify leaks and ensure systems are operating efficiently.

• Perform routine facility maintenance including:
  • Plumbing repairs
  • Lighting replacement
  • Door and lock repair/replacement
  • Wall and floor repairs
  • HVAC assistance
  • General building maintenance
  • Compressed air system maintenance
  • Water system maintenance
• Maintain housekeeping in maintenance areas, shops, and work spaces.

• Conduct routine equipment inspections to identify potential failures before they occur.
• Complete preventative maintenance work orders on schedule.
• Maintain lubrication schedules for all assigned equipment.
• Recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Assist in root cause analysis for repetitive equipment failures.

• Accurately document maintenance activities using Shop Logix, maintenance logs, work orders, and downtime reporting systems.
• Record parts used, repairs completed, labor hours, and equipment history.
• Submit Purchase Requests for replacement parts, supplies, and maintenance materials.
• Maintain organized maintenance records and…