MAINTENANCE TECH - NIGHT SHIFT

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

- Hours: 12 shifts 2-2-3 schedule-6:45pm-7:00am

- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to restore production equipment to proper working condition.

- Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on plastics manufacturing equipment and systems, including extruders, conveyors, chillers, heaters, pumps, motors, and other mechanical/electrical components.

- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to restore production equipment to proper working condition.

- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production emergencies to minimize downtime and maintain schedule compliance.

- Conduct root cause analysis on recurring failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.

- Assist in the installation, calibration, and setup of new manufacturing machinery and supporting systems, ensuring proper operation and integration with existing equipment.

- Support commissioning activities for new systems, including testing, performance verification, and process optimization.

- Execute preventive maintenance programs to proactively identify and address equipment wear or potential issues before failure.

- Utilize predictive maintenance tools such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and oil sampling to monitor and maintain equipment health.

- Maintain detailed maintenance logs and records, including work performed, parts used, and labor hours.

- Prepare maintenance and performance reports with recommendations for improving reliability and reducing downtime.

- Adhere to all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe working environment.

- Keep maintenance and production areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.

- Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to address technical issues and improve overall process efficiency.

- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance methods, spare parts usage, and equipment reliability.

- Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance production uptime and product consistency.

- Work as a team with other maintenance personnel to coordinate repairs, share technical knowledge, and support company goals.

- Report to work on time and maintain consistent attendance as scheduled.
Requirements

- Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance or repair within a plastics manufacturing or similar industrial environment.

- Strong working knowledge of extrusion, molding, and/or thermoforming equipment preferred.

- Proficient in troubleshooting electrical systems, PLC-controlled machinery, and mechanical drives.

- Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems used in plastics production.

- Ability to interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics.

- Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

- Strong problem-solving and communication skills with a proactive, safety-first mindset.

- Willingness to work overtime or weekends as required to support production needs.