Maintenance Tech -Night Shift

Position Overview

Come Join our Maintenance team here at Tekni-plex! The Maintenance Tech will perform the general maintenance on company production equipment and plant facilities. Must be able to troubleshoot, identify, diagnose, and perform moderate to complex equipment problems and repairs on machinery. Has thorough knowledge and understanding of functions and operations of the production equipment, manufacturing process, and operation.

Teki-plex is the leading manufacturer for providing multi-solution packaging in the United States. In addition, Tekni-plex manufactures fruit, poultry and meat trays, as well as other industrial packaging solutions. We are an essential business protecting your food! Tekni-plex is a business unit of Tekni-Plex, a 50-year global leader that develops and manufactures innovative packaging materials, medical compounds, precision‑crafted medical tubing solutions for some of the most well‑known names in the medical, pharmaceutical, personal care, household and industrial, and food and beverage markets.

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs moderate to complex equipment problems.
• Reads blueprints and understands plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical system.
• Performs general facility maintenance to improve or modify facility.
• Performs mold changes and modifications.
• Assists in installation, assembly, and set‑up of production machinery.
• Repairs facility equipment such as HVAC, electrical/electronic or material handling equipment. Is able to read blueprints and schematics.
• Follows plant preventative maintenance procedures.
• Understands basic principles of extrusion and production processes and materials used.
• Welds and assists in installation, modification, and operation of production equipment.
• Is capable of data entry and some analysis of Maintenance Management System.
• Follows and participates in plant safety/housekeeping guidelines designed to ensure a safe work environment.

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial or related military mechanical and electrical repair; skilled in all phases of maintenance to include basic electrical, mechanical, machining, welding, carpentry, plumbing and painting.
• Vocational training, two‑year degree, certificate, or equivalent experience from a two‑year college or technical school.
• Minimum of 7 years related experience.
• Ability to make routine decisions on a daily basis.
• Ability to understand and follow the entire manufacturing process and safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to complete reports and communicate all malfunctions to management.
• Night Shift Only—6:45 pm‑7:00 am on rotating schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on and 3 days off).

• A top‑notch safety program. The health and safety of our employees is a top priority, to include proven practices to help keep our essential workers safe in a COVID world.
• Great pay!
• Benefits eligibility the first of the month following date of hire.
• Training, growth and development opportunities!
• 401 k match.
• A reward and recognition program, that provides flexibility for employees to choose awards that matter most to them.

Good English communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to print simple sentences and legibly complete reports and time cards. Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger‑handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to…