Maintenance Tech

Leading Manufacturer in Plastic Products has an opening on either 2nd or 3rd Shift for a Maintenance Technician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.

·       Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.

·       Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.

·       Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.

·       Orders and installs replacement parts for machines.

·       Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.

·       Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.

·       Prepares reports documenting work performed.

·       Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.

·       Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.

·       Collaborates with product manager or plant engineer regarding new products being added and modifications that will be required. 

·       Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with product manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as required. 

·       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

·       Must be able to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and components.

·       Must be able to work with basic hand tools, Volt/Ohm meters, welding equipment.

·       Capable of fabricating parts for new or existing equipment using hand tools and basic shop equipment.

·       Must be capable of interpreting blueprints, and schematics.

·       Able to work overtime and weekends if necessary

• Ability to follow company required safety policies and procedures; this includes wearing required persona protection equipment (PPE).
• Ability to follow instructions.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Prior experience in a plant or manufacturing environment working with machines, plastics experience preferred.

·       Ability to follow instructions.

·       Proficient in operating and troubleshooting processing equipment.

Education and Experience:

·       High school diploma or GED required.

·       Vocational/technical school training preferred; on the job training provided.

Physical Requirements:

·       Prolonged periods standing and walking.

·       Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move an needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.

·       Must be able to visually inspect machines.

·       Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds.