Facilities Maintenance (2nd shift)

About the role

Plastic Ingenuity is committed to providing innovative, high-quality packaging for the food, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. The maintenance mechanic is responsible for the planning, completion and follow-up on preventive maintenance of physical plant and equipment and also performs emergency repair when needed. In this position most mechanical work is completed in-house while some projects are contracted out. In addition to being a maintenance mechanic, the maintenance team leader has responsibility for supervision of other maintenance mechanics, assistants, or helpers.

Personality and Interest Profile

You may enjoy this role if you:

• Appreciate complex challenges
• Desire to be part of a team in a truly collaborative atmosphere

Accountable for

• Maintains a variety of production related equipment including grinders to tape machines
• Rebuilds, maintains or repairs a variety of shop equipment
• Completes HVAC, forklift, and other related projects when we do not have service agreements
• Works closely with contractors and equipment vendors for repairs, revisions and modifications
• Keeps inventory and works with purchasing for repair parts
• Operates and maintains the chilled water system, compressed air system, and vacuum system
• Assists in completing building and grounds maintenance
• Keeps work area and equipment in a safe operating condition and clean and orderly
• Completing preventive maintenance schedules
• Perform such other duties, projects and tasks as may be assigned

Desired Qualifications

• HS Education or equivalent
• Vocational training or a maintenance apprenticeship is desired
• Although not required to enter this position, 3-5 years of previous plant and equipment maintenance experience will enable this person to independently complete repairs in an effective and timely fashion
• A general knowledge of machine shop practices and basic machine operation (milling machine and CNC) is desirable
• A strong background in electromechanical repair is highly desirable

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting of 15-25 lbs
• Occasional lifting to 50 lbs
• Occasional repetitious tasks with upper extremities
• Prolonged periods of standing on concrete floor
• Attention to detail
• Ability to correctly wear and use personal protective equipment