Maintenance Technician

About the Organization:
Edge Plastics Inc. is an injection molding manufacturing company located in Mansfield, Ohio. We manufacture household, commercial, recreational, and industrial storage containers for large and small retailers across the United States and Canada.

It is an exciting time at Edge! Our company is growing and reinvesting in high‑efficient machinery and automation equipment while expanding product lines as we continue to capture market share. At Edge, we strive to develop and foster a culture that is welcoming, collaborative, and performance based. Our people are our core and we are passionate about their success!

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Team Member is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance responsibilities including both facilities and mechanical maintenance.

The list is a comprehensive list of the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

• Inspects equipment and systems to identify problems or issues.
• Has general knowledge and ability to utilize machine tools.
• Repairs and/or installs electrical lines on production equipment, machinery, or physical facility.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance plumbing, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) repairs to the facility’s equipment and systems.
• Ability to perform general cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of tow motor and other motorized vehicles within production environment.
• Assists in routine maintenance, the repair of and/or moving of heavy machinery within production environment.
• Assists in building construction as necessary.
• Knowledge of and ability to work safely with a variety of chemicals and lubricants.
• Must be able to read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Performs general cleaning tasks in the facility.
• Maintains inventory of cleaning and maintenance supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years proven manufacturing mechanical maintenance experience.
• Minimum of 2 years electrical knowledge and experience preferred.
• Plastic injection molding experience preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent preferred.

• Stand, bend, and stretch for hours at a time and lift finished products overhead.
• Must be able to lift between 37 and 50 lbs at a time.
• Read and comprehend written instructions and ensure instructions are met and achieved upon review of completed work.
• Ability to view and understand blueprints/schematics preferred.
• Ability to visually inspect finished products for stress fractures, bubbles, color accuracy, and other quality metrics to ensure production and client metrics are met.
• Ability to communicate in a professional tone and manner in both verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to multi‑task with a high sense of urgency.

• Training on day shift. Permanent schedule to be determined; however, must be able to work a mid, second shift schedule if needed.
• Work on‑call as needed, which includes nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime on designated days/weeks.

Employees hired into the Maintenance Technician position may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus based on the following criteria:

• Meet all minimum qualifications for the Maintenance Technician role at the time of hire.
• Successfully complete all onboarding and training requirements.
• Maintain acceptable attendance during the bonus eligibility period.
• Remain actively employed and in good standing with Edge Plastics through the payout date(s).
• Bonus will be paid in installments.
• $750 after completing 90 days of employment.
• $750 after completing 6 months of employment.
• Employee must not be on a final written warning for performance, conduct, or attendance at the time of payout.
• Employees who voluntarily resign or are terminated for cause before the payout forfeit remaining bonus amounts.
• Bonus applies to Edge Plastics direct hires only.

Edge Plastics Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities. Edge Plastics Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding disability discrimination and workplace accommodations.

This position is currently accepting applications.