Night Shift; Industrial Mechanic
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance
New Business!!
Tekni-Plex Consumer Products Division – Van Wert, OH
(Manufacturer of molded pulp consumer products)
The Van Wert, OH Fiber plant is a part of the Consumer Products Division of a global leader in Consumer Products & Healthcare solutions. The Van Wert Fiber location will be a manufacturer of molded pulp egg carton products. Visit our website for more information about our people, products, and culture!
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a full-time maintenance position with a very specialized skillset responsible for set up, general maintenance, repairs, and service of Production equipment in our plant. This individual will be a critical part of our Maintenance Department and will be in charge of set up, troubleshooting, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance on a given shift.
* Robotics training to be provided upon hire. Rotating 3-2-2 Schedule. 12-Hour Shifts.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on production equipment in facility
- Troubleshoot and make repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic controls
- Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production
- Build and repair mold screens
- Execute scheduled preventative maintenance repairs and other preventative maintenance work, replacing defective parts as needed
- Prepare and setup machinery for scheduled production runs
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 5+ years of related experience and/or training
- Strong mechanical aptitude & attention to detail
- Strong computer skills
Ideal Candidate will possess:
- Strong pneumatic component and maintenance experience
- 2-5 years technical training (exposure to high-speed equipment and maintenance)
- 3+ years of related experience in the paper or fiber/molded pulp manufacturing industry
- Electrical skills; use of multi-meters, ability to check voltage, amp draws, etc. strongly preferred
- Welding skills using Arc and wire feed welders a bonus
The Company Offers:
- Competitive wage - depending upon specialized skillset & level of experience.
- Benefits eligibility on 1st day of month after hire (medical/dental/vision insurance plus company-paid life, STD, & LTD)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on day #1
- 8 Paid Holidays PLUS 1 Paid Personal Day per calendar year
- 401K + company match
- Daily Pay available
Qualifications Behaviors
Preferred
- Team Player :
Works well as a member of a group - Functional Expert :
Considered a thought leader on a subject - Detail Oriented :
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
- Entrepreneurial Spirit :
Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business - Self-Starter :
Inspired to perform without outside help - Goal Completion :
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
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