Maintenance Technician - Plastics 1st Shift

Overview

The Maintenance Team Member is responsible for performing preventive maintenance (PM), Corrective Maintenance (CM), and repairs on all equipment in the Plastics plant.

• List and report to supervisor/manager all abnormal equipment needed for repairs
• Support production needs by moving to areas with greater maintenance needs or to work on projects
• Record process data required by ADEM and OEM for applicable equipment
• Make suggestions for improvement of PM and complete improvement projects as assigned
• Operate plant equipment as needed, including forklifts, aerial lifts, and overhead cranes
• Complete and maintain an accurate list of all required hand tools
• Perform PM and CM on pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Read electrical schematics to troubleshoot the root cause of electrical issues
• Make repairs to damaged objects and equipment, as well as complete and report spare parts log
• Inspect equipment during production before PM and complete PM according to SAP work orders
• Perform tasks outlined in weekend, shutdown, and holiday work plans
• Conduct troubleshooting for equipment problems and breakdowns
• Complete downtime log for each downtime event and trouble reports
• Complete daily and weekly maintenance reports, check sheets, work orders, etc.; report results to supervisor/manager
• Complete countermeasures and improvements as identified on Breakdown Maintenance Reports
• Attend shift change meetings and share information regarding daily maintenance issues
• Communicate with production departments regarding maintenance issues
• Report results for SAP work orders, as well as weekend, shutdown, and holiday work plan tasks to supervisor
• Report equipment breakdown issues to supervisor
• Maintain organization and housekeeping in accordance with 3R5S standards
• Complete and report to supervisor the results for daily 3R5S and autonomous maintenance check sheets
• Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to OSHA and MAL standards/maintenance procedures
• Follow all Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures when performing maintenance on machinery and maintain all personal LOTO equipment
• Comply with all safety rules and guidance and report all recognized hazards to supervisor/manager
• All other duties as required

Basic Qualifications (The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required

Education & Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 2.5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance role within a manufacturing setting

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Some knowledge of robots and injection molding machines
• Some knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), 3R5S, and autonomous maintenance
• Some knowledge of fabrication
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Some knowledge of electrical systems
• Some knowledge of ISO processes and databases
• Ability to read electrical schematics
• Organizational skills
• Good Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and multitask as needed

Preferred

Education & Experience:

Associate’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical/Instrumentation, or related field

Ability to operate basic machining, welding, and assembly equipment

• Position hours: 12 Hour Fixed Day or Night Shift, every other weekend off
• Schedule cycle consists of 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
• 90% of work on production floor, 10% in outdoor environment
• Traversing around production floor
• Ascending/descending ladders
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Overtime as needed
• Working in confined spaces
• Use of SCBA equipment