Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Plastics manufacturer is hiring for several mechanics on each shift to join their operation. They invested in new equipment and are looking for highly skilled mechanics to maintain the equipment properly.

Monday - Friday, 2nd shift: 3 pm – 11 pm or 3rd shift (11 pm - 7 am) with optional overtime available.

This is a newly created role to assist with expansions.

If you are interested in working for a stable, growing organization that pays well, offers fantastic benefits and growth potential then send us your resume.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical maintenance failures.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, diagnose problems, replace, and repair, detect and replace defective items, test and make final adjustments.
• Dismantle, rebuild and reassemble machinery using hand and power tools.
• Repair and replace pipes and equipment with pipe fitting tools.
• Repair and troubleshoot motors, switches, lighting and other electrical equipment.
• Be able to use some machine shop, and other metal working tools including drill presses, saws, and grinders to fabricate and repair parts.
• Perform in depth PM services to company standards on various pieces of equipment: packaging equipment, mixers, blenders, ovens, baggers, wrappers, case erectors, sealers, conveyors, etc.
• Provide technical support for efficient troubleshooting / problem solving activities and maintenance repair to maximize efficiencies and limit downtime.
• Meet plant objectives in safety, quality, cost and customer care.
• Follow safety rules and regulations, participate in safety meetings and suggest ways for continual improvement.

• AAS / Maintenance certification or an equivalent of 4+ years of maintenance training and maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of mechanical manufacturing maintenance troubleshooting experience required.
• 1+ years of leadership experience in a maintenance setting.
• Self-motivated, energetic, eager to work 10+ hours of overtime per week, open to working Saturday’s, punctual, hard-working, and eager to improve processes/ streamline the equipment.
• Well versed with mechanical troubleshooting; able to troubleshoot: hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves, belts, chains, sprockets, bearings, pulley’s, gearboxes, conveyors, steam traps, and various processing and packaging equipment.

• Knowledge of Welding;
  Mig Tig, Oxy, Acc, Brazing and SMAW (Stick Welding).