Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Local Plastics manufacturer is an industry leader providing innovative plastic package design concepts to the food service and packaging industries.  For over 25 years, we have provided customized products to customers all over the world.

Essential Job Functions - 

Two openings-

2^nd 3pm to 11:30pm

3^rd 11pm to 7:30am

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on support and production injection mold equipment.
• Setup and operate shop tools, machinery, and welder to repair/fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures.
• Conducts tests to locate mechanical and electrical system malfunction.
• Diagnose and repair basic mechanical problems on plant equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems and production machine and equipment.
• Diagnose systems and/or facilities and analyze information to determine needed installations, services and repairs.
• Patrol and monitor work areas and examine tools and equipment to detect unsafe conditions or violations of procedures and/or policies. 
• Install electrical and/or motor control equipment as needed.  
• Perform regular PMs on machinery.
• Repairs electrical equipment. Wire equipment per NEC 2010 code.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend English (Bilingual Preferred).
• High School diploma or GED equivalent and 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training.
• Strong electrical knowledge, wiring and machine controls required (Electrician Certified preferred)
• Advanced skills required on the following areas: HVAC, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and welding.
• Able to read blue prints, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
•  Previous experience working in the plastics manufacturing industry preferred.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing processes, procedures and machinery. 
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and tools, and performing required maintenance duties.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds required.
• Previous experience with extrusion required.
• Previous experience in working with thermoforming machinery is required.