Maintenance Mechanic-Can Press

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Homerville, GA

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains injection and blow molding machines, auxiliary equipment, automation systems, molds, and facility equipment to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. The role helps minimize downtime, support production goals, and maintain equipment performance in a fast-paced plastics manufacturing environment. The position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues; troubleshoots PLC-controlled systems; and completes maintenance records and work orders. It also supports machine startups, shutdowns, changeovers, new equipment installations, facility systems, and improvement projects. The mechanic follows company safety procedures, OSHA requirements, Lockout/Tagout procedures, quality systems, and PPE requirements. Work takes place primarily in a plastics injection and blow molding manufacturing environment, with common exposure to machinery, moving equipment, elevated temperatures, noise, and industrial materials. PPE is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Technical certification, trade schooling, or an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
PLC troubleshooting experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems.
Experience troubleshooting industrial machinery and automated equipment.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
Understanding of preventive maintenance programs.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work around machinery, noise, heat, and manufacturing conditions.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, or on call as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastics injection and blow molding manufacturing.
Experience with robotic automation equipment.
Ability to perform PLC programming.
Welding and fabrication experience.
Forklift, aerial lift, and crane rigging experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on injection and blow molding machines and related equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
Troubleshoot equipment failures, determine root causes, and minimize downtime.
Complete work orders, maintenance records, and other documentation accurately and on time.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, sensors, motors, drives, and control systems.
Repair and replace motors, valves, pumps, bearings, belts, hoses, and other machine components.
Calibrate machine controls and instrumentation as needed.
Maintain and repair injection and blow molding machines, robots and automation systems, material handling systems, resin dryers and hoppers, chillers and cooling systems, air compressors, conveyors, hot runner controllers, temperature control units, and vacuum loaders.
Assist with machine startups, shutdowns, changeovers, and new equipment installations.
Maintain facility systems, including electrical distribution, water, and cooling systems.
Support facility improvement projects and capital equipment installations.
Follow company safety procedures and OSHA requirements, and adhere to Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Maintain a safe and organized work environment and participate in safety training and audits.
Ensure compliance with company quality systems, PPE, and maintenance procedures.