Job Overview:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and implement effective repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform maintenance on plastic processing equipment including:

• Injection molding machines
• Blow molding machines
• Extrusion equipment
• Conveyors
• Compressors
• Chillers
• Material handling systems
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and mechanical drawings.
• Install, align, and calibrate new equipment and machinery.
• Perform welding, fabrication, machining, and equipment modifications as needed.
• Inspect equipment for safety and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventative maintenance documentation.
• Assist with facility maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, electrical systems, and building repairs.
• Respond promptly to emergency equipment breakdowns.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, GMP requirements, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area following 5S principles.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Communicate equipment issues and repair status with production leadership and fellow
• maintenance technicians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Pallet jack experience preferred.
• Mechanical ability is a plus!

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, trade certification, or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Plastics manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Forklift and aerial lift experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems (120V–480V)
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps, conveyors
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Preventive Maintenance (PM) systems
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• OSHA safety regulations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push, pull, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crawl.
• Must be able to perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Must be able to perform overhead reaching to stack / unstack boxes.
• Fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Work environment is in a warehouse and temperatures inside vary between hot or cold based on the outside conditions.

• Frequently stand and walk for up to 12 hours.
• Lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds regularly; heavier items with assistance.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
• Reach above shoulder level and perform repetitive hand movements.
• Work in hot, cold, noisy, and dusty manufacturing environments.
• Ability to distinguish colors for electrical wiring identification.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, steel-toe shoes, and other required equipment.

• Manufacturing environment with moving machinery.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, dust, noise, oils, lubricants, and chemicals.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and on-call schedules as needed.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts or other assigned schedules.

Competitive Benefits:

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).