Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Shift: 12-hour night shift

Schedule:

6 PM to 6 AM; 2/2/3 rotating schedule Pay: $28.00 per hour (commensurate with experience) Shift Differential: $2.00

This position is responsible for providing maintenance support to a foam extrusion operation. The candidate must have a strong background in controls (PLC) and electrical troubleshooting, mechanical processes, and pneumatic and hydraulic systems. They must have a functional understanding of bulk material transport equipment, including loaders, hoppers, and vacuum systems. The candidate should possess basic computer skills, have a good work ethic, and be safety-minded with the ability to work in a group environment or independently.

A basic understanding of Continuous Improvement is a plus.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair Allen-Bradley PLC systems, HMI interfaces, and industrial control systems
• Perform preventative maintenance on extrusion equipment, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic components
• Maintain and repair bulk material handling systems including hoppers, loaders, and vacuum transport equipment
• Calibrate sensors, instruments, and control devices to ensure precise manufacturing specifications
• Install, modify, and upgrade manufacturing equipment according to engineering specifications
• Rebuild mechanical components and perform precision adjustments
• Document maintenance activities in CMMS software and SAP
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and TPM programs
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance
• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to all safety protocols

• 2 - 5 years of Industrial Maintenance or Maintenance Technician experience
• 2-year technical degree required, electrical preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude is required
• Experience working with plastics extrusion process or similar equipment preferred
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) experience preferred
• Experience using a computer (SAP, MS Office, CMMS experience desired)
• Ability to drive mobile equipment preferred (Scissor lifts, forklifts, etc)
• Availability for overtime, other shifts for training, and covering for peers on occasion
• Excellent communication (written, verbal, and non-verbal) skills
• Team-oriented and able to work well with others
• Able to stand for the entire shift and traverse the warehouse

• Minimize equipment downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Work frequently with maintenance shop equipment (lathe, drill press, etc).
• Work with equipment and troubleshoot
• Make safety improvements
• Use of MS Office
• Work a 12-hour shift and overtime as needed

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discounts Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid elder care Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance