Maintenance Technician- Erie
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician supports safe and effective operations at CSI’s Erie plant by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing equipment, automation systems, and plant infrastructure. The role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, rebuilds components, fabricates machine parts, assists with installation and improvement projects, and supports electrical and electronic controls repairs as needed. It also includes documenting equipment changes, configuring inspection cameras according to quality guidelines, suggesting operational improvements, and training team members in equipment maintenance and safe work practices. The position requires working at heights and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English.
- Complete a pre-employment mechanical aptitude test.
- Complete in-house Certified Electrical Worker (CEW) training within one year of hire.
- Demonstrated safety-first focus.
- At least 2 years of industrial maintenance or similar experience.
- Possess the tools required for industrial maintenance, excluding specialty power tools and machine shop tools.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and able to communicate with team members.
- Ability to work at heights; passing fall protection and mobile elevated work platform training is required.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in different positions throughout the shift.
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and plastic processing equipment.
- Knowledge of utility system components, including compressed air, cooling water, and vacuum systems.
- Knowledge of plant electrical systems, including NFPA 70E qualifications.
- Knowledge of PLC controls and electronics for automation equipment.
- Qualification to use maintenance shop tools to fabricate parts, including vertical mills, drill presses, brake/shear equipment, and MIG/TIG welders.
Nice To Haves
- Prior plastics experience, particularly operating and maintaining compression molding equipment.
- Five or more years of industrial maintenance experience with cross-functional training in mechanical and electrical areas.
- Vocational education or training in machine repair, industrial electricity, or an equivalent program from an accredited school.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize safety for oneself and all team members.
- Communicate frequently with production supervisors and team members about machine repair needs.
- Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, support equipment, and automation systems.
- Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and repair auxiliary infrastructure systems, including compressed air, cooling water, vacuum, and carton systems.
- Identify, determine, and rebuild components such as pumps, valves, solenoids, and vacuum systems for reuse.
- Fabricate machine parts using maintenance shop tools.
- Work on equipment installation projects and repairs or improvements to building infrastructure and other facility areas.
- Support and work with electricians on electrical and electronic controls repairs as needed.
- Set up inspection cameras using quality control guidelines.
- Suggest improvements to increase the effectiveness of plant operations.
- Perform preventive and corrective work as directed, particularly on support equipment.
- Document all changes made to equipment.
- Continue training and learning new subject areas to improve skills.
- Train team members on equipment maintenance practices, operation, and safe work practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
