Maintenance Tech

Maintenance Technician at Redline Plastics

Join the Maintenance Tech role at Redline Plastics
. If you thrive in fast‑moving, hands‑on environments, love solving problems, and enjoy working with a team that strives for WOW, this is the job for you.

The primary result expected from this position is to provide assistance to the Maintenance Lead in the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment while supporting the Operations group. Responsibilities include regular tool changes, general housekeeping, participation in preventive and unscheduled maintenance programs, grounds‑keeping, and various maintenance projects.

• Confers with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates machinery and equipment to diagnose causes of malfunction.
• Disassembles machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Repairs, replaces, adjusts, and aligns components of machinery and equipment.
• Test‑runs repaired machinery and equipment to verify adequacy of repairs.
• Involved in all aspects of the company PM program.
• Comfortably operates general tools and equipment in the shop, including welders, lathe, mill, and power tools.
• Completes daily tool changes on machines.
• Performs winter related shoveling as needed.
• Assists with general building maintenance as needed.
• Performs routine maintenance on tooling and fixtures as required.
• Assists with fabrication of materials related to specific projects as needed.

• Ability to perform critical thinking and complex problem solving.
• Able to work independently, be a self‑starter, and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and ability to follow detailed work instructions.
• Can handle difficult and complex situations without frustration.
• Shows moral courage, integrity, openness, and honesty in all dealings.
• Ability to perform simple math and measurements.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate production records.
• Ability to meet daily production expectations.
• Able to communicate critical information and production needs to supervision and co‑workers.
• Can read and comprehend drawings and prints.
• Uses time efficiently and can self‑manage at times.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience and/or Training: Prior maintenance experience preferred; willing to train the right individual.
• Licenses/Certificates: Valid Driver’s license.
• Technology/Computer Equipment: Ability to utilize computer platforms to access work instructions.
• Communication: Ability to read, speak, and comprehend English is required.

• Constantly stand and walk.
• Frequently climb stairs throughout the day.
• Frequent stooping, bending, squatting, crouching, or reaching above shoulders may be required.
• Frequent use of hands and wrists on both large and small items: e.g., screws, bolts, nuts to service the molds.
• Focus and work at a continuous pace for long periods.
• 15 to 25 lbs. frequent lifting; 20 to 50 lbs. occasional lifting.
• Manual dexterity required for day‑to‑day functions.
• Demonstrates patience, calm professionalism, and teamwork.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Forklift and scissors lift certification required.
• Comfortable working at heights over 10’ while practicing company safety policy.

Standard manufacturing plant environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, odors, moving mechanical parts, tool vibration, and potential intermittent fumes. Personal protective equipment required in appropriate areas.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Plastics Manufacturing
• Location: Manitowoc, WI