Maintenance Mechanic-Can Press
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 plastics manufacturing environment. The position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; diagnoses mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems; and supports equipment startups, shutdowns, changeovers, installations, and facility improvement projects. It also requires accurate maintenance documentation and adherence to safety, quality, and PPE procedures, including OSHA requirements and Lockout/Tagout practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Technical certification, trade schooling, or an associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 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.
- Familiarity with Milacron, Husky, Krauss Maffei, Sterling Blow Mold, or IMPCO B30 equipment.
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 and determine root causes to 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 molding machines, 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.
- Perform maintenance on facility electrical distribution, water, and cooling systems.
- Support facility improvement projects and capital equipment installations.
- Follow company safety procedures and OSHA requirements, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment and participate in safety training and audits.
- Ensure compliance with company quality systems, PPE requirements, and maintenance procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
