Maintenance Technician Nights

Maintenance Technician Nights 7pm to 7am

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. We are searching for a Maintenance Technician for our Findlay, OH location. This position will report to the Maintenance Manager.

• Electrical: troubleshoot and read electrical prints.
• Hydraulics: troubleshoot, debug hydraulic circuits, read machine schematics and repair.
• Pneumatics: troubleshoot, debug pneumatic circuits, read machine schematics and repair.
• Injection‑molding machine general maintenance, troubleshooting, debugging and repair as needed.
• Execute lock out/tag out procedures on all injection and related equipment.
• Initiate and recommend preventive, predictive or continuous improvement ideas to prevent downtime.
• Work with equipment suppliers to determine root cause of equipment failures and implement permanent solutions.
• Maintain plant facility and associated equipment.
• Perform daily checks of all injection molding equipment as outlined on the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Possess a forklift license, man‑lift certificate, and crane operation required (will train to our specifics; not required but a plus).
• Own and maintain the basic set of tools needed to perform the essential duties.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and teamwork to uphold the highest industry standards.

All (4) shifts A, B, C, D are scheduled on a 2/2/3 pattern. This schedule gives you a 3‑day weekend every other week. The pattern consists of four 12‑hour shifts: work two days in a row, two days off, then three days. The result is only 14 working days each month.

• At least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Pass a pre‑employment drug screen & authorize background check.
• Must be able to work a 12‑hour shift.
• Prior maintenance technician experience required (injection molding experience a plus).
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision‑making ability.
• Possess interpersonal skills and be able to communicate on all levels.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, forklift experience or willingness to learn.
• Basic ability in: welding; brazing; soldering, or silver brazing; refrigeration repair; machine shop training; fabrication in plastic; electronic repair; and/or mechanical engine repair, transmission repair, robotics.

We offer a competitive salary, full benefit package including medical/dental, 401(k), and paid vacation.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Plastics Manufacturing

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