Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Zotefoams

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a broad range of diverse duties including the installation, modification, maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of production and facility equipment to the standards required for the business to meet its operational goals and objectives. This position operates on a rotational 12-hour shift schedule and provides primary front-line maintenance support for a 24/7 manufacturing operation. The role is focused on breakdown response, execution of preventive maintenance activities, and resolution of immediate equipment and facility issues impacting production.

Requirements

• Demonstrated skills in maintenance with 3 to 5 years of work experience and education.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, safety rules, work instructions, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal/written communication skills, able to communicate effectively to facilitate the cross-fertilization of ideas.
• Team oriented.
• Use of Outlook, Excel, Word, and CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System)
• Plastics Extrusion and associated systems
• Mechanical, Fitting (precision machine assembly bearings/alignment etc.)
• Electrical/PLC/Automation
• Motors (servo’s and VFD)
• Fluid Systems (Hydraulic and Pneumatic)
• Pump control and maintenance (Centrifugal, diaphragm, Mag Drive)
• Temperature control systems
• Instrument Calibration
• Shop Fabrication, Welding/Machining/Milling/Turning

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Prior PPM system use: implementation and set up experience a real plus!
• Prior work experience with plastics/polymer manufacturing equipment a real plus!
• Travel and passport may be required.

Responsibilities

• Always perform work in a safe manner, and in accordance with all safety procedures, work instructions, and training.
• Responsible for maintenance manufacturing and plant equipment for efficient 24-hour manufacturing operations and provide emergency or unscheduled repairs to production equipment during production operations.
• Communicate with maintenance and manufacturing management to ensure that manufacturing requirements are met and that equipment breakdowns are attended to on a priority basis.
• Perform tasks including, but not limited to, the maintenance of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including the troubleshooting and repair of process and production equipment.
• Assist with PPM system set up and maintenance. Carry out routine planned preventative maintenance, calibration maintenance and equipment cleaning tasks, in accordance with company procedures and equipment maintenance manuals.
• Assist with the introduction of additional equipment, the development of existing plant and equipment, with cost reduction or efficiency improvement projects.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks in accordance with CMMS schedules and equipment manuals.
• Inspect, clean, lubricate, adjust, and calibrate mechanical and electrical systems.
• Replace worn or defective components to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Identify early signs of equipment degradation and document findings for follow-up.
• Perform all work in compliance with safety procedures and Lockout/Tagout requirements.
• Verify equipment is safe before returning to production.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses, and equipment hazards immediately.
• Document all maintenance activities, downtime, and parts usage in the Limble CMMS.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and equipment condition.
• Communicate clearly with production and maintenance supervision.
• Report the operational status of all equipment; including detecting and reporting faulty and abnormal equipment operation and a plan to return to production.

Benefits

• We offer the chance to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your contribution has real impact on a global scale.
• We back our people to develop, step up and build long term careers, supported by a team that works together and delivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree