Building Maintenance Technician

Overview

Hourly Range: $24.50 - $30.00 per hour

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Position Summary:

The Equipment Maintenance Technician is an experienced-level role responsible for advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, utilities, and facility systems in a plastics manufacturing environment. This role performs daily building start-up/shutdown procedures, supports utilities and facility health, and partners closely with Production, Engineering, and EHS to maximize equipment uptime, quality, and safety. The technician contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and mentors entry-level team members to sustain a safe, reliable, and efficient operation.

• Production Equipment & Automation Maintenance
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plastics processing and auxiliary equipment, including injection molding machines, extrusion lines, thermoforms, grinders, dryers, blenders, conveyors, chillers, and robotics/automated systems.
  • Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical (up to 480V), pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
  • Set up and adjust vision systems; perform parameter tuning to maintain quality and throughput.
  • Calibrate, align, and adjust machine settings to ensure consistent process capability and efficiency.
  • Support equipment upgrades, modifications, installations, and commissioning activities.
• Utilities & Facility Systems
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain utility assets: air compressors, chilled/process water systems, cooling towers, vacuum pumps, and plant air dryers.
  • Inspect and service boilers/heating systems (if applicable), circulation pumps, heat exchangers, and filtration systems.
  • Perform routine rounds, log readings, and respond to alarms; manage lubrication, leak repairs, filter changes, condensate handling, and dew point control.
  • Coordinate vendors for utility system services, testing, and certifications (e.g., compressor service, water treatment, backflow testing).
• Daily Building Start-Up / Shutdown
  • Execute start-up checklists: verify utilities (air, water, power), confirm safety systems (LOTO points, e-stops, guards), and walk critical areas before production.
  • Perform end-of-shift shutdown tasks: secure utilities, document issues, and stage equipment for the next shift.
• General Carpentry & Building Repairs
  • Conduct carpentry and facility repairs: doors/hardware, framing, drywall patching, shelving/millwork, and minor flooring.
  • Perform facility upkeep: caulking, painting, ceiling tiles, dock plates, safety railings, bollards, and minor masonry.
  • Install/repair fixtures, machine bases, operator platforms, and protective guarding.
  • Coordinate contractors for larger projects; ensure compliance with safety, quality, and scope requirements.
• Technical Diagnostics, Documentation & Compliance
  • Interpret and troubleshoot with mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and basic PLC ladder logic/I-O.
  • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring failures; implement corrective and preventive actions to improve reliability.
  • Complete CMMS work orders, parts usage, utility rounds, and start-up/shutdown records with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Comply with OSHA and company safety programs: PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and hazard communication.
  • Support ISO/quality/environmental standards, 5S, and lean/reliability initiatives; maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Collaboration, Mentoring & Support
  • Communicate equipment status, utility health, and repair…