Maintenance Technician (1st shift) - Four Day Work Week

Continental Plastic • Delavan, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Continental Plastic is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a non-supervisory position in Delavan, Wisconsin. The role oversees the performance and maintenance of production machinery to support profitability and organizational objectives. The technician works under the guidance of the Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor. The position is scheduled for the first shift, 5:00 AM–3:00 PM, with a four-day work week.

The technician assembles, cleans, installs, maintains, and troubleshoots production machines and equipment. Work includes completing scheduled, emergency, and routine preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, hydraulic equipment, and other production machinery. The technician uses manuals, diagrams, sketches, and engineering specifications, identifies root causes of equipment problems, maintains inspection and service schedules, and prepares maintenance reports using a tracking program.

Requirements

• Education, training, and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of directly related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Coursework supplemented with knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing maintenance principles and methods, local building codes and government regulations, applicable agency rules in areas of licensure, and safety and OSHA requirements.
• Must have or be able to attain forklift licensure.
• Ability to build positive team relationships and achieve outcome-oriented objectives.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including LEAN Enterprise, with a holistic viewpoint.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, clean, install, maintain, and troubleshoot production machines and equipment.
• Complete scheduled, unscheduled/emergency, and routine preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, hydraulic equipment, and other production machinery.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications when performing maintenance.
• Identify root causes of equipment problems by observing machinery in operation, listening for irregular noises, conducting visual inspections, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Maintain a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery, and note irregularities.
• Prepare and submit mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and entering relevant information and trends in the maintenance tracking program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED