Mechanical Support Technician-1

Emergency & Rapid Response

Serve as a first responder for critical operational events, including:

• Unplanned extended downtime
• Blow molding or downstream equipment failures
• Major line startup or restart failures
• Chronic defect, scrap, or throughput crises
• Deploy to any U.S. or Canada plant on a moment’s notice to assess conditions, stabilize operations, and execute immediate corrective action.
• Act as on-site technical leader during escalation events, partnering directly with Plant Managers, Operations Leaders, and Maintenance Leaders.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented, verified, and sustained.

Operations Technical Execution

Provide hands-on technical leadership across maintenance and production systems, including:

• Blow molding machines (Uniloy, Bekum, Rocheleau, and similar platforms)
• Bottle processing and packaging equipment
• Upstream and downstream assets (blenders, grinders, leak testers, vision systems, trimmers, baggers, conveyors, cooling beds)
• Plant utilities and support systems (chillers, compressed air, vacuum systems)
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and controls-related issues directly on the plant floor.
• Support execution—not just design—of corrective actions alongside plant teams.
• Major PM/Overhaul work
• Operate Blow Mold production line in emergency situations

Capability Building & Training

Build sustainable technical capability across operators and maintenance technicians, with a specific focus on:

• Bottle processing fundamentals
• Equipment troubleshooting processes
• Standardized maintenance and operating practices
• Deliver hands-on, floor-based training (1:1 or small group) across maintenance and production.
• Support and continuously improve operator and maintenance technical training programs.

Continuous Improvement & Loss Elimination

Identify recurring issues and systemic gaps impacting safety, quality, cost, or delivery. Partner with Operations and Maintenance leadership to implement standard work, processes, and controls that prevent recurrence. Support site teams in sustaining improvements after departure.

Safety & Compliance

Reinforce strict adherence to safety standards, PPE, and environmental regulations during all intervention and recovery activities. Ensure emergency repairs and corrective work comply with local, state, federal, and company requirements.

Vendor & Resource Coordination

Partner with equipment vendors and technical service providers during escalations to accelerate resolution. Support plants with vendor troubleshooting, parts strategy, and post-event learning.

Documentation & Reporting

Document root causes, corrective actions, and lessons learned from each deployment. Provide concise executive-level summaries following major interventions.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years’ experience in a high-output plastics manufacturing environment, with strong exposure to bottle processing operations.
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in maintenance and/or production technical roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting blow molding systems and downstream bottle processing equipment.
• Proven ability to lead under pressure during unplanned operational events.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to assess incomplete information in fast-moving environments.
• Willingness and capability to be hands-on on the plant floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in manufacturing environments.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in maintenance and production technical roles
• Expertise in troubleshooting blow molding systems and downstream bottle processing equipment
• Proven ability to lead under pressure during unplanned operational events
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to assess incomplete information in fast-moving environments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in manufacturing environments

Benefits

In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.