Description:
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
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Hours: 12 shifts 2-2-3 schedule-6:45pm-7:00am
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Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to restore production equipment to proper working condition.
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Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on plastics manufacturing equipment and systems, including extruders, conveyors, chillers, heaters, pumps, motors, and other mechanical/electrical components.
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Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to restore production equipment to proper working condition.
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Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production emergencies to minimize downtime and maintain schedule compliance.
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Conduct root cause analysis on recurring failures and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
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Assist in the installation, calibration, and setup of new manufacturing machinery and supporting systems, ensuring proper operation and integration with existing equipment.
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Support commissioning activities for new systems, including testing, performance verification, and process optimization.
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Execute preventive maintenance programs to proactively identify and address equipment wear or potential issues before failure.
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Utilize predictive maintenance tools such as vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and oil sampling to monitor and maintain equipment health.
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Maintain detailed maintenance logs and records, including work performed, parts used, and labor hours.
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Prepare maintenance and performance reports with recommendations for improving reliability and reducing downtime.
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Adhere to all company safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure a safe working environment.
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Keep maintenance and production areas clean, organized, and free of hazards.
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Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to address technical issues and improve overall process efficiency.
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Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in maintenance methods, spare parts usage, and equipment reliability.
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Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives to enhance production uptime and product consistency.
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Work as a team with other maintenance personnel to coordinate repairs, share technical knowledge, and support company goals.
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Report to work on time and maintain consistent attendance as scheduled.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance or repair within a plastics manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
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Strong working knowledge of extrusion, molding, and/or thermoforming equipment preferred.
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Proficient in troubleshooting electrical systems, PLC-controlled machinery, and mechanical drives.
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Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, and cooling systems used in plastics production.
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Ability to interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics.
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Experience using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
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Strong problem-solving and communication skills with a proactive, safety-first mindset.
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Willingness to work overtime or weekends as required to support production needs.
