Maintenance Technician

Job Summary:

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs to machinery, equipment, physical structures, and electrical systems. 

Hours: 6:00am to 2:30pm

Schedule: Rotating weeks - Monday to Friday & Tuesday to Saturday; on call on Sundays once every 5 weeks

Sign-on bonus: $5,000

Essential Functions: 

• Perform a variety of installations and preventative maintenance on plant and facility equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment including electrical and plumbing, insuring equipment is in good repair and in a safe operating condition.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and repair pumps, boilers, steam system, water system, hydraulic system, pneumatic system, and any fluid system as applies.
• Be familiar with the plant facility and general operations of same.
• Handle tools and equipment properly and to use required protective gear.
• Perform light welding, grinding and cutting.
• Comply with all Federal State and Company Safety Guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in the development of preventative maintenance procedures for various pieces of equipment.
• Responsible for wastewater treatment operations; comes in every 5 weeks for approx. an hour to test wastewater and dump equalization tank.
• Work with little supervision.
• Some overtime and/or weekend work may be required, as well as holiday work.

 General:

• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Execute assigned duties with minimal supervision.
• Perform assigned duties satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Perform assigned duties following “Good Manufacturing Practices.”
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years maintenance mechanic experience preferred.
• High level of demonstrated mechanical experience and aptitude required.
• Experience with maintenance on blow mold equipment a plus.
• Experience with welding, electrical, boilers, refrigeration, machinery repair and PLC troubleshooting and programs.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work independently and a part of a team.