The Maintenance Technician is responsible for managing mechanical reliability for the plant. Supports the Plant and Production Manager with all aspects of mechanical maintenance. 

Key Tasks & Activities 

• Changeover, repair, and troubleshoot all plant production equipment (blow molding, injection molding and extrusion, and all associated equipment; varies by plant) 
• Support of equipment installation, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications- Identification of complex problems with mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic issues on all associated equipment (conveyors, compressors, chillers, programmable controllers, robots); review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions 
• Able to understand and complete PMs based on PM schedules 
• Understanding of machine processing and recipe management 
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed 
• Identification of the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the job 
• Assist with the organization and definition of maintenance/equipment standards 
• Responsive to maintenance requests in a timely manner and complete maintenance reports as required 
• Maintain plant equipment to ensure maximum efficiency 
• Ability to work with vendors and/or contractors as required 
• Order spare parts or services as required 
• Make required changes or adjustments as required 
• Implement operational improvements (spoilage, downtime, line speeds, etc.) 
• Train others to operate equipment and produce products safely and efficiently 
• Observes all company safety policies and procedures as well as maintain good housekeeping, GMP, and Global Food Safety practices 
• Update SAP PM entries on computer as required 
• Maintain organization of spare parts 
• Maintain a clean and organized work area 
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager 

• Complete special projects and duties as assigned 

   

Who we are looking for 

Background and Experience 

• Minimum High School Diploma (or GED/High School Certification); prefer Technical School Certification 
• Stretch blow molding experience 
• Stretch blow molding processing experience 
• 3-5 years of relevant manufacturing experience in plastics technology or a similar technical area 
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience preferred 

*Technical Skills *

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience and strong knowledge hand and power tools 
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems 
• Good working knowledge of computer systems including MS Office and SAP 

*Interpersonal Skills *

Ability to clearly communicate technical system issues 

Good hands on working approach 

Able to work independently, identify problems and improve 

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure 

Ability to prioritize multiple projects and complete in a timely manner with limited supervision 

Physical requirements and work environment 

Ability to work flexible and/or extended hours and weekends as business demands 

Ability to remain in a stationary position for various times throughout the shift, to move or traverse in manufacturing area safely, to ascend/descend a ladder or stairs, and to position self to work on manufacturing equipment 

Ability to see information postings throughout the facility; visually troubleshoot items on