Senior Maintenance Technician

Senior Maintenance Technician/Blow Molding

Plainfield, IN

Compensation DOE:
Up to $48 an hour

Schedule:
First Shift

Ready to lead technical excellence in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment? Our client in Plainfield, IN, is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to keep high‑speed production equipment running at peak performance while serving as a subject matter expert and mentor on the maintenance team.

• Uphold and enforce the highest standards of safety and GMP practices across the facility.
• Train and mentor Operators, Mechanics, and Supervisors on technical procedures for high‑speed bottle manufacturing and packaging.
• Collaborate with plant leadership on continuous improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and solutions to recurring issues.
• Quickly identify root causes of mechanical issues to minimize downtime and prevent reoccurrence.
• Partner with fellow Senior Technicians on cross‑functional problem-solving initiatives.
• Use software tools to analyze equipment performance and identify areas for throughput improvement.
• Define requirements and lead equipment overhaul efforts during scheduled downtimes.
• Train team members in operating and troubleshooting equipment within bottling production, including:
• Blow molding: PET processing, machine setup, mold changes, quality systems
• Filling/Capping: beverage processing, cap feeding, vision systems, laser coders, sanitation standards
• Dry‑end packaging: case packers, conveyors, palletizers (conventional/robotic), stretch wrappers
• Common OEMs:
  Krones, Sidel, KHS, Sacmi, Tech Long
• Train team members in injection molding technologies, including:
• Resin handling, drying, dehumidification, vision inspection, conveying, cooling
• Mold maintenance and troubleshooting of wear components
• High‑speed plastics processing with tight tolerances and AA control
• Create and upload SOPs; support machine reliability and improvement of MTBF metrics.
• Maintain regular, predictable attendance and participate in on‑call rotations.
• Perform physical tasks required in a manufacturing setting (standing/walking for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs).
• Must provide own toolbox and basic tools.
• Other duties may be assigned as business needs evolve.

• 6 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• 6 years in a directly related maintenance role
• 4 years leading people or managing projects
• Demonstrated cross‑department communication and problem resolution skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Skilled with shop equipment (presses, grinders, drill press, mill/lathe, power tools)
• Proficient with precision measurement tools (calipers, indicators, gauges)
• Willingness to serve as a technical leader and trainer in designated areas

• 10+ years in a manufacturing maintenance environment
• 10+ years in a Senior Maintenance or equivalent role
• 6 years managing people or projects
• 4+ years in blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage industry
• 4+ years working with OEMs such as Krones, Husky, or Sidel
• 1+ year training others on equipment repair and functionality
• 2+ years implementing process or continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience with fabrication (MIG, TIG, or stick welding)
• Experience with 480
  
  VAC & 24
  
  VDC systems
• Ability to read P&
• Strong communicator and team leader
• Adaptable and improvement‑focused
• Takes ownership and delivers on commitments

• Required: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associate degree in manufacturing technology, mechatronics, automation, industrial manufacturing, or related field