Industrial Maintenance Technician- 1st Shift

About the role

The Industrial Maintenance Technician position involves repairing, adjusting, and replacing blow mold, trimmer, palletizer, and other related equipment. This role also includes maintaining machines in optimal processing condition, welding, fabricating, and repairing various machines. Duties may vary by plant based on equipment and plant design.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Install, adjust, and repair blow mold, trimmers, palletizers, and other related equipment.
• Inspect and replace pneumatic and hydraulic hoses.
• Inspect, rebuild, and replace valves and pumps.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all related equipment.
• Maintain machines in optimal processing condition.
• Weld, fabricate, and repair various machines.
• Troubleshoot, locate root problems, and repair blow mold, baggers, and support equipment.
• Operate blow mold or injection machines.
• Communicate with other departments on a frequent basis.
• Assist with unusual problems and review work for sound professional judgment.
• May require reasonable mandatory overtime due to business needs.

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• 2+ years maintenance experience, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• OSHA Forklift certification preferred.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts in a production environment.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Temperatures inside the plant can fluctuate between hot and cold.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in the production department and other designated areas.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company holidays and vacation days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Learning and training opportunities.
• Bonus potential.
• A 401(k) plan with company contributions.
• Rewards and recognition programs.
• Opportunities to make a difference in the community.