Senior Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

As a Senior Maintenance Technician, you perform, monitor, and evaluate preventative maintenance plans while continually working towards improving equipment and processes. Associates take pride in maintaining high standards of quality products and a positive team culture. The company has been recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today and has been in the community for over 50 years, offering job stability through market uncertainty.

You will work with state-of-the-art blow molding and extrusion equipment from industry leaders such as Sidel and Husky, as well as proprietary technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance for blow molding and injection molding manufacturing equipment to assure uninterrupted and optimal operations.
• Execute and continuously improve preventative maintenance procedures.
• Participate in changeovers, ensuring efficient and correct execution.
• Repair and rebuild spare parts.
• Assure compliance with all safety protocols, quality standards, operational practices, and procedures.
• Expand your expertise through formal training and on-the-job experiences, including new equipment installation and equipment modification projects.

Requirements

• Ability to work on Days from Monday to Friday, along with overtime as needed.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience maintaining manufacturing equipment or technical blow mold-related experience.
• Experience with Gem Wheel, Husky, Sidel Series 1, Palletizer, and Airveyor is required.
• Solid knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems, along with troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical and operational documents, including manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work on aerial platforms up to 20 feet with or without reasonable accommodation.

Key Technical Requirements

• Sidel Series 1 Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of Sidel SBO Series 1 rotary stretch blow molding machines (including preform infeed, oven heating modules, blow wheels, and mold changes).
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Proven ability to rapidly diagnose and fix pneumatic, mechanical, and high-pressure air issues (7–40 bar) unique to rotary blow molders.
• Controls & Electrical: Familiarity with legacy PLC platforms commonly paired with Series 1 equipment (e.g., Siemens S5/S7), electrical schematics, and sensor adjustments.
• Auxiliary Equipment: Experience supporting chillers and high-pressure compressors.

Pay

Highly competitive pay based on experience. Night shift includes a shift differential.

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution and Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off – 80 hours within the 1st year and subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.