Maintenance Technician

About the role

American Plastics, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative plastic-injection molded products for the household & garage storage and commercial cleaning end-markets. This position is located in Jefferson City, MO.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and read electrical prints.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and repair hydraulic circuits; read machine schematics.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and repair pneumatic circuits; read machine schematics.
• Perform general maintenance, troubleshooting, debugging, and repair of injection-molding machines as needed.
• Execute lock out/tag out procedures on all injection and related equipment.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions to prevent downtime through preventative, predictive, or continuous improvement ideas.
• Work with equipment suppliers to determine root cause of equipment failures and implement permanent solutions.
• Maintain plant facility and associated equipment.
• Perform daily checks of all injection molding equipment as outlined on the preventive maintenance schedule.
• Operate forklifts, man lifts, and cranes (training provided).
• Maintain the required basic set of tools needed to perform essential duties.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and authorize a background check.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift.
• Prior maintenance technician experience required (injection molding experience a plus).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision-making ability.
• Possess interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at all levels.
• Valid driver’s license; forklift experience or willingness to learn.
• Basic ability in one or more of the following: welding, brazing, soldering, refrigeration repair, machine shop training, plastic fabrication, electronic repair, mechanical engine repair, transmission repair, or robotics.

Schedule

Fixed 12-hour shifts (A, B, C, D) on a 2/2/3 rotation, providing a 3-day weekend every other week. The pattern consists of working two days, two days off, then three days, resulting in 14 working days per month.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Full benefits package including medical and dental.
• 401k plan.
• Paid vacation.