Maintenance Tech - Reprocessing Equipment

Description

The Maintenance Technician specializing in the reprocessing operation is responsible for maintaining recycling equipment used in the 24/7 production of plastic material. Performing preventative and repair maintenance on equipment such as extruders, shredders, and water separators, improves production utilization and throughput.

Navigate equipment controllers on Erema extruders, Lindner shredders, and material separation equipment

• Perform weekly maintenance to maintain minimum through puts such as knife rotations, knife replacement, and water tank cleaning
• Basic welding skills for knife base installation on shredders
• Barrel and screw changes on extrusion equipment
• Monitor machine alarms to efficiently track down problem details and accurately identify solutions
• Full ability to read pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical schematics, utilizing these tools to locate machine components and implement solutions
• Full ability to read mechanical blueprints and utilize equipment manuals
• Perform efficient repairs on mechanical parts such as bearings, pulleys, filters, valves, gauges, wiring, sensors, and switches
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic power systems
• Document details of diagnosis, repair, parts, and relevant data for history in MRO computer system

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Maintenance working with plastic shredders and/or plastic extruders
• Excellent problem-solving skills and use of various tools to locate information
• Experience diagnosing fluid systems (hydraulic and air)
• Experience working with schematics and blueprints
• Education in controls or mechatronics is preferred
• Basic welding skills with attention to details
• Utilize computers and data systems to compile/analyze information
• Clear verbal and written communication required
• Attention to detail with adequate sense of urgency to improve utilization
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate good judgement
• Able to participate in onsite and offsite educational courses as required

• Financial Wellness
  : 401(k) retirement plan with company match and annual/quarterly bonus opportunities.
• Health Coverage
  :
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Security
  :
  Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional Extras
  :
  Employee-paid voluntary life insurance and supplemental benefits.
• Time Off
  :
  Competitive PTO, paid holidays, and a company-paid Christmas shutdown.
• Unique Perks
  :
  • Raffles for concerts, sports, and entertainment tickets.
  • Locally sourced prize raffles.
  • Monthly happy hours to unwind and connect with the team.