Maintenance Mechanic - Plastics Manufacturing

Job Purpose

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring that machinery and equipment in the manufacturing facility are running smoothly on all shifts. Conduct regular maintenance checks, troubleshoot problems and perform repairs on equipment as needed. Install new machinery and equipment and ensure that it runs safely and efficiently to meet the production requirements needed.

The Maintenance mechanic needs to have a good understanding of how mechanical and electrical systems work and be able to read technical manuals and schematics. Must have experience using power tools and welding equipment. Have strong communication skills. The Maintenance mechanic must work closely with the production team and other departments to confirm that needed equipment and machinery is kept working and that problems are taken care of timely and efficiently.

• Medical Insurance (3 plans to choose from)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D company paid
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Long Term Disability (LTD) company paid
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays (9 Paid)
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Employee Anniversary Bonus
• Retirement Bonus
• Weekly Pay

We offer you a challenging and varied range of tasks in an internationally orientated company where you can make a big difference with your expertise and ideas. Our employees are our most valuable asset, which is why you can expect a comprehensive health and pension scheme, a pleasant working atmosphere and support in balancing work and family life.

• Troubleshoots malfunctions of manufacturing equipment, uses parts necessary for repair, and repairs machines. Repairs include mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, water circulation, etc.
• When repairs are beyond our expertise or not practical to perform with in house personnel and equipment, obtains approval from superiors for outside technical support, repair of equipment, and/or tools not currently in our possession.
• Performs building maintenance and repair, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and masonry.
• Assist in equipment repairs and completes preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Disposes of unnecessary parts following company protocol.
• Maintains work area clean and orderly and is responsible for organizing supplies, parts and tools in the shelving units.
• Maintains preventive maintenance schedules and accurately records compliance.
• Maintains supply of frequently replaced, critical, or difficult to obtain parts to prevent unreasonable delay in repair of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintains departmental records. Collects and analyzes trends. Reports findings and makes process recommendations to the Tooling, Maintenance and Facilities Manager.
• Promotes and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Positive interaction with all levels of the organization.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending seminars, workshops, technical publications and networking.
• Runs “Manager Plus” PM software
• Performs other duties as assigned.